Special Report

This Is the Worst American State for Healthcare

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11. Illinois
> Total Index score: 49.4 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 88,516 – 25th most
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $8,200 – 25th highest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 69% – 19th lowest

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12. Nevada
> Total Index score: 47.5 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 102,767 – 11th most
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $8,859 – 14th highest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 64% – the lowest

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13. Kansas
> Total Index score: 46.9 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 53,040 – 6th fewest
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $7,815 – 19th lowest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 78% – the highest

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14. Utah
> Total Index score: 46.8 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 91,966 – 23rd most
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $7,556 – 15th lowest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 78% – the highest

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15. Ohio
> Total Index score: 46.8 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 78,622 – 22nd fewest
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $8,044 – 22nd lowest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 72% – 21st highest

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