Health insurance

View All 51 Images The states were ranked on health care using three broad benchmarks: access to care, quality of care, and the overall health of the population. This includes measures such as the percentage of adults without health insurance and the percentage who haven’t had a routine checkup in the past year – including those who went without medical attention because of the cost. It includes positive measures such as the percentage of children receiving medical and dental care under Medicaid. It includes measures of preventable hospital admissions, readmissions within 30 days of discharge, nursing home quality ratings, and numbers of seniors covered under high-quality Medicare Advantage plans. It involves general measures that correspond with good physical and mental health – rates of smoking, obesity, and suicide, along with self-reported mental health. And it takes into account infant and overall mortality rates. With the easily navigable data of the Best States platform, see which states have ranked highly and see where others face ongoing challenges. Compare your own state with other states, and see what all might have to learn from one another. And pull some quick, clear charts to share with anyone interested in how some states stand out more than others. What Goes Into the Health Care Ranking? Health Care Access