West Virginia
This state has some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, but it also has the most hospital beds per capita. Sadly though, it’s faced with a rather significant opioid problem and increased expenses.
As a result, many hospitals in the state are suing opioid firms, blaming false marketing for the ongoing issues. According to the ranking report, West Virginia managed to make it into the bottom 10 percent of US states for healthcare.
While it rated rather well in healthcare access, it scored horribly in healthcare quality and public health, coming in at 49th in both categories. And yet again, the concerns seem to stem from poor, rural populations flooded in poverty.
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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.