Map reveals states where you don't want to live if you have a health emergency - is yours one? READ MORE: US spends more on healthcare than similar countries By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.
Com Published: 20:38 BST, 20 October 2024 | Updated: 20:38 BST, 20 October 2024 e-mail View comments Americans in the western part of the country are struggling to receive timely and adequate medical care. Utah , Nevada and Arizona rank among the worst for access to healthcare as they struggle with lack of resources, too few qualified doctors and have a large swathe of uninsured residents. Meanwhile, Americans in the New England area enjoy much more accessible medical services, with Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island ranking among the best states for healthcare access.
These states have more hospital beds and primary care doctors, as well as fewer uninsured residents. However, patients in these states still face long wait times for emergency department visits and doctors appointments because of their densely packed populations. Your browser does not support iframes.
An analysis by Forbes found Utah is the least accessible when it comes to healthcare services The analysis, performed by Forbes and based on data from KFF, CDC and US Census Bureau , measured 14 metrics. These included number of doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the state, percentage of residents without health insurance, number of hospital beds and how many people have dela.
