5 states with the highest malpractice payouts 

New York is the state with the highest malpractice award payout per capita, according to WalletHub's "2022 Best & Worst States for Doctors" ranking, released March 21.

Here are the five states with the highest malpractice award payout per capita among physicians:

1. New York
2. Pennsylvania
3. Rhode Island
4. West Virginia
5. New Jersey