For the ranking, Arkenea analyzed six measures, including salaries, per capita healthcare spending, strength of the healthcare workforce as a percentage of its working population, location quotient, average cost of living and number of hospitals.
The 10 best states:
1. Massachusetts
2. Alaska
3. Connecticut
4. New Jersey
5. New York
6. Washington
7. Maryland
8. Rhode Island
9. California
10. West Virginia
The 10 worst states:
1. Wyoming
2. South Dakota
3. Mississippi
4. Tennessee
5. South Carolina
6. Utah
7. New Mexico
8. Alabama
9. Oklahoma
10. North Dakota
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.