Arkansas
This state is ranked at number 49 in overall healthcare. Access to it is ranked at number 38. Arkansas’ adult dental visits could be better ranked as well. It comes in at 47, with over 40% of adults not even visiting the dentist throughout the year.
Healthcare quality stands at number 46, with its poorest measure being the fewest hospital readmissions. The readmission rate is over 15%. Medicare and Medicaid quality and preventable admissions both come in at number 45.
The state has the second-worst mental health in the US at number 49, with 16.4% of adults that have poor mental health days in at least 14 days out of the month.
The low smoking rate needs to be better ranked too. Right now, it stands at 48, with over 20% of adults who still smoke.
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Unbelievable,People that have worked all there lives and paid there b dues,When they retire they should not have to worry about paying alot for health care ,they should be given it for free not a crappy plan ,a top rated plan all states should have the same plans for seniors
The way the world is going today then American people don’t matter anymore
Tennessee should be number 9. Unless,less you live in a big city. If you live in a small town patient have to wait 6-8 month to get an appointment with a specialist. I moved from another state to Tenn. was shocked to find such poor treatment in the Knoxville area. UT the only decent hospital for miles.