Forbes data study: Vermont ranks fifth among the best states for healthcare
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Accessing affordable, high-quality healthcare is a challenge for Americans nationwide.
In fact, nearly one third of Americans lack access to primary care and more than one third of Americans (38%) say they or a family member postponed medical treatment in 2022 due to cost, according to recent reports from the National Association of Community Health Centers and Gallup.
In some states, accessing healthcare may be easier for residents due to lower costs, higher rates of health insurance coverage, an abundance of healthcare providers and access to timely and effective care.
With National Healthcare Quality Week in full swing (October 15 to 21), Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states across 24 metrics to uncover the best states for healthcare.
We found that Vermont ranks fifth among the best states for healthcare.