This Is the Worst American State for Healthcare

Special Report

April 8, 2022 11:00 am

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16. Washington
> Total Index score: 46.6 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 127,819 – the most
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $8,702 – 16th highest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 74% – 15th highest

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17. Wisconsin
> Total Index score: 46.5 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 75,032 – 20th fewest
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $8,222 – 22nd highest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 75% – 10th highest

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18. Nebraska
> Total Index score: 46.3 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 72,296 – 16th fewest
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $9,589 – 7th highest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 78% – the highest

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19. New Hampshire
> Total Index score: 45.8 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 98,015 – 16th most
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $7,214 – 8th lowest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 74% – 15th highest

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20. California
> Total Index score: 45.8 out of 100
> State residents per hospital: 117,200 – 3rd most
> Annual healthcare spending per capita: $9,859 – 4th highest
> People satisfied with hospital service: 69% – 19th lowest

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