MedPAC Issues 2012 Data Book
MedPAC has released its 2012 Data Book on “Health Care Spending and the Medicare Program.” The publication provides information on national health care and Medicare spending, Medicare and dual-eligible beneficiary demographics, Medicare quality, and Medicare beneficiary and other payer liability. It also includes data regarding various provider types, such as data on Medicare spending, beneficiary utilization of the service, number of providers, volume, length of stay, and Medicare profit margins. The Data Book also covers the Medicare Advantage and Part D drug programs.
