Quote by Dennis Hastert
When Medicare was created for senior citizens and America 's disabled in 1965, about half of a senior's health care spending was on doctors and the other half on hospitals.
Summary
This quote highlights the healthcare spending patterns of senior citizens and disabled individuals in America when Medicare was established in 1965. It reveals that their healthcare expenditures were equally divided between expenses related to doctors and hospitals. This information sheds light on the balanced distribution of medical costs during that time, emphasizing the significance of both professional medical services and inpatient care.