Top 10 States With the Greatest Number of Patients Who Could Not See a Physician Due to Costs
Here are the top 10 states with the greatest percentage of residents who were not able to see a physician due to cost in the past 12 months. Note: Figures are weighted to reflect population characteristics.
1. Mississippi — 20.9%
2. Louisiana — 18.9%
3. Texas — 18.8%
4. Oklahoma — 17.8%
5. West Virginia — 17.7%
6. Tennessee — 17.7%
7. North Carolina — 17.5%
8. Florida — 17.3%
9. Kentucky — 17.2%
10. California — 17.1%
Source: Kaiser State Health Facts
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