Here are the best and worst states across a variety of metrics that Becker's has reported on since July 17:
- Maine is the top state for healthcare access.
- Hawaii is the worst state for physicians and nurses.
- Montana is the best state for physicians.
- Washington is the best state for nurses.
- Iowa was found to be the best state to retire in 2023.
- Alaska is the worst state to retire.
- California has the most active physicians of any state.
- Nevada is the state with the lowest projected physician competition by 2023.
- Minnesota has the most affordable healthcare in the U.S.
- New Hampshire has the most nursing-job openings per capita while Utah has the fewest.
- Utah is the top state for healthcare outcomes.
- Massachusetts and Hawaii are tied for the states with the most residents leading "healthy lives."
- Massachusetts is the top state for healthcare access and affordability.
- Massachusetts is the top state in terms of health system performance.
- Vermont is the best state to work in.
- Texas is the worst state to work in.