Hawaii ranks number one in healthcare among all U.S. states: U.S. News and World Report

Hawaii Tops U.S. News Rankings for Healthcare, Mississippi Ranks Last

In a recent report by U.S. News and World Report, Hawaii has been named the number one state in the U.S. for healthcare. The rankings were based on data from various sources including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focusing on areas such as care quality, access, and public health infrastructure.

Hawaii excelled in healthcare access, quality, and public health, with only 4.8% of the population without health insurance, a lower obesity rate than the national average, and fewer preventable hospital admissions per Medicare patients. Following Hawaii in the top 10 states were Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, California, Maryland, New York, Delaware, and Washington.

On the other end of the spectrum, Mississippi ranked as the worst state for healthcare overall, with low scores in quality, access, and public health. The state has a higher percentage of uninsured residents, a higher obesity rate, and more preventable hospital admissions compared to the national average.

These rankings shed light on the disparities in healthcare across different states, highlighting the need for improvements in access, quality, and public health initiatives. The report comes amidst ongoing discussions about Medicaid disenrollment processes and variations in healthcare outcomes among states.

Overall, the U.S. News rankings serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing healthcare disparities and working towards better health outcomes for all residents across the country.