“medicare” Charts
Danger on the Third Rail »
For far too long politicians have considered entitlement spending to be the third-rail of politics: touch it, and your future…
Physician Income from Medicaid vs. Medicare (2008) »
Although Medicare and Medicaid together make up almost half of the average physician's income, doctors are increasingly taking less of…
Workers w/ Family Member Enrolled in Public Program »
In a recent New Yorker magazine article, they cited a recent study that over 50% of the fast-food workers require…
Medicare and Social Security’s Cloudy Future »
Predicting your financial future is hard. Markets tank, rates go up, and kids play 52 card pick up with your…
Where Does All the Money Go? »
In 2013, the major entitlement programs—Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care—consumed 49% of all federal spending. By comparison,…
Medicare Bi-Millionaires »
Today's retirees will receive half a million dollars more in Medicare and Social Security benefits than they paid for in…
Medicare Spending to Exceed $1 Trillion in 2024 »
Medicare spending is projected to increase from $613 billion in 2014 to well over $1 trillion in the next nine…
Got An Emergency? Hope It's Not In D.C.! »
This chart shows that it's definitely better to have an emergency in Wyoming over D.C. Life threatening situations can be…
Who's getting amputated? »
A study by the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice found that African-Americans suffering from diabetes and on…
The Irony of Federal Programs: Top Five Receiving States »
These states receive a large percent of income from programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, above the national average…
Obamacare cuts Medicare payments »
Obamacare doesn't improve the solvency of Medicare. In fact, Obamacare cuts $716 billion from the program through 2022.
Tuberculosis Cases Diagnosed in Correctional Facilities Drop »
The number of tuberculosis cases reported in correctional facilities dropped 66 percent from 1994 to 2012. From a high of…
Big Majorities Favor Progressive Tax-And-Spend Policies »
In a stunning change of public attitudes, Republicans have lost majority support for their signature, if not only, economic policy…
Pres. Obama's Proposed 2014 Budget »
This chart shows how President Obama proposed spending $3.8 trillion in fiscal year 2014, as outlined in his original budget…
9 Million Beneficiaries Receive Both Medicare and Medicaid »
That means that one-fourth of Medicare beneficiaries and and one-fifth of Medicaid beneficiaries are receiving benefits from both programs.