| 1997 | 1999 | 2001 | 2003 | 2005 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of discharges (millions) | 34.7 | 35.5 | 37.2 | 38.2 | 39.2 | 39.5 |
| Percent distribution of discharges | ||||||
| Medicare | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Medicaid | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
| Private Insurance | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 35 |
| Uninsured | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Other | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Note: Other includes payers such as Workers’ Compensation, TRICARE, CHAMPUS, CHAMPVA, Title V, and other government programs. Note: Uninsured includes discharges classified as self–pay or no charge. | ||||||