WalletHub released its 2019 survey on the Best & Worst States for Health Care Aug 5.
WalletHub compared U.S. states and Washington, D.C., on three main categories: cost, access and outcomes. While Minnesota took the top crown and Alaska dwelled in the cellar, the survey provided insights into an array of different categories as well.
Most physicians per capita:
1. Washington, D.C.
2. Massachusetts
3. Rhode Island
4. New York
5. Connecticut
Fewest physicians per capita:
1. Idaho
2. Wyoming
3. Nevada
4. Mississippi
5. Utah
States with the lowest average monthly insurance premiums:
1. Massachusetts
2. Idaho
3. Rhode Island
4. Minnesota
5. Utah
States with the highest average monthly insurance premiums (tied):
1. Delaware
1. Nebraska
1. Iowa
1. West Virginia
1. Wyoming
Most hospital beds per capita:
1. Washington, D.C.
2. Mississippi
3. Arkansas
4. West Virginia
5. North Dakota
Fewest hospital beds per capita:
1. Utah
2. Idaho
3. Washington
4. Oregon
5. Arizona
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