1 The Causes, Treatments, and Symptoms of Acute Thyroiditis The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the middle of the lower neck. 2  Its main purpose is to control the body's metabolism, which is the rate at which your bâ¦.
Medicare is divided into a hospital insurance program and a supplementary medical insurance program. The Medicare hospital insurance plan is funded through Social Security payroll taxes.
What is Medicare?1. Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program available to: n People 65 years of age or older n People under 65 with certain disabilities. n People with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the United States Department of Health. and Human Services. Medicare is divided into three distinct parts: Part A â Hospital Insurance. n Hospital inpatient care n Skilled nursing facility (SNF) inpatient services.