Additionally, some states are making greater strides in terms of senior population health than others.
The report offers analysis of senior population health on a national and state basis and ranks states based on 34 senior health metrics, including hospital readmissions, preventable hospitalizations, ICU use, food insecurity and obesity, among others.
The five top-ranked states for senior health are:
1. Minnesota
2. Utah
3. Hawaii
4. Colorado
5. New Hampshire
The five bottom-ranked states are:
46. Arkansas
47. Louisiana
48. Oklahoma
49. Kentucky
50. Mississippi
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10 best and worst states for nurses
CMS updates Hospital Compare data — how many hospitals have 5 stars for patient experience?
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