The publication evaluated all 50 states using 77 metrics across eight categories, including healthcare. To rank states in healthcare, U.S. News examined healthcare access, public health and healthcare quality metrics.
The 10 best states for healthcare are:
1. Hawaii
2. Washington
3. Iowa
4. Connecticut
5. Massachusetts
6. Vermont
7. Minnesota
8. Rhode Island
9. Colorado
10. Utah
The 10 worst states for healthcare are:
1. Mississippi
2. Arkansas
3. Oklahoma
4. Louisiana
5. Alabama
6. Kentucky
7. West Virginia
8. Tennessee
9. Georgia
10. South Carolina
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