5 states with the highest out-of-pocket healthcare spending

Colorado has the highest annual out-of-pocket healthcare spending per family, according to a recent report by the JPMorgan Chase Institute.

Advertisement

The report examines healthcare spending trends between 2013 and 2016 in the 23 states where Chase has retail branches. The analysis is based on a sample of 2.3 million Chase customers aged 18 to 64. 

The report revealed wide variation in out-of-pocket spending across the 23 states examined. Here are the five states with the highest average annual out-of-pocket spending per family in 2016 based on the analysis.

1. Colorado — $916
2. Utah — $906
3. Connecticut — $880
4. Texas — $873
5. Oklahoma — $854

Those five states had significantly higher spending than the two states with the lowest average annual out-of-pocket spending: California ($596) and Michigan ($601).

Access the full JP Morgan Chase Institute report here.

More articles on healthcare finance:

Ascension’s net income more than triples to $1.8B
Dana-Farber’s earnings dragged down by Epic EMR billing problems
California hospital’s reporting errors cause Medicare to overpay 173 other facilities

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Download Whitepaper

The cost-saving opportunity most health systems overlook

Many hospitals and health systems scrutinize staffing, service lines, and payer contracts for savings. Fewer look at one of their largest assets: real estate.…

Advertisement

Next Up in Financial Management

Advertisement

Comments are closed.