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. 1981 Winter;2(3):55–83.

Table 1. Amount of Medicare Reimbursements and Percent Distribution for the Aged by Type of Service, 1976.

Type of Service Reimbursement

Amount (in millions) Percent
All Services (HI and/or SMI) $15,680 100.0


Hospital Insurance (HI) 11,456 73.1


 Inpatient Hospital 10,980 70.0
 Skilled Nursing Facility 283 1.8
 Home Health Agency 193 1.2
Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) 4,223 26.9


 Physician and Other Medical 3,633 23.2
 Outpatient 516 3.3
 Home Health Agency 75 .5