In terms of actual administrative costs, Medicare spent less than 2% of its resources on administration, while private insurance companies spent more than 13%.
Of the 4,900 hospitals examined for their mortality rates in 11 of the most common emergent conditions for Medicare patients, only 255 received this award.
Teachers receive a $15,000 cash bonus upon retirement and may remain on the school district's health plan funded by the taxpayers until they qualify for Medicare.
