New Study Identifies States with the Worst Urgent Medical Care
Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, New Hampshire, and Oregon ranked among the top five worst states for receiving urgent medical care.
A recent study has unveiled both the most and least efficient states in providing medical care for illnesses or injuries, delivering concerning news for many states.
The research by Virginia accident and injury lawyers The Parrish Law Firm utilized data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). It examined the percentage of adults seeking urgent medical care for illnesses or injuries who reported 'sometimes' or 'never' receiving the care as soon as wanted over the past six or twelve months. This analysis unveiled the best and worst-performing US states for urgent medical care.
Topping the ranking as the worst state for urgent medical care is Nevada, with a staggering 17.8% of adults reporting issues accessing timely medical care for illnesses or injuries. This figure significantly exceeds that of all other states by 3.5%, highlighting substantial challenges in healthcare accessibility within Nevada.
Arizona claims the second spot as the second-worst state for urgent medical care, with 14.3% of adults facing difficulties receiving timely medical attention when needed.
Ranking third in the list of worst-performing states for medical care is Alaska, where 13.8% of adults reported encountering delays in accessing urgent medical care for illnesses or injuries.
In fourth place, New Hampshire clearly experiences challenges in providing efficient medical care, with 12.8% of adults reporting difficulties in receiving timely medical attention for their illnesses or injuries.
Oregon claims the fifth spot among the states with the poorest medical care, as 12.7% of adults reported either sometimes or never receiving medical care in their desired timeframe.
Coming in sixth and seventh place, respectively, California and New Mexico face challenges in providing timely medical care, with 12.3% and 11.8% of adults encountering difficulties in accessing urgent care
In eighth and ninth place, Colorado and Michigan experience challenges in providing efficient medical care, with 11.7% and 11.6% of adults reporting obstacles in accessing timely medical attention.
Rounding out the top ten worst states for medical care is Hawaii, where 11.5% of adults faced difficulty accessing immediate care.
On the other end of the scale, the study also identified the top-performing states for medical care, with Iowa emerging as the frontrunner.
Iowa ranked impressively low, with just 5.5% of patients reporting delays in accessing timely medical care for their illnesses or injuries.
Following Iowa, Nebraska secured the second position, with only 6.1% of adults encountering obstacles in receiving urgent medical attention when needed, highlighting the state's commitment to efficient and accessible healthcare.
Kentucky claimed the third spot among the best-performing states for medical care, with a commendably low rate of 6.7% of adults facing difficulties accessing immediate care.
In fourth place, South Dakota demonstrated efficient medical care delivery, with only 7.2% of adults encountering challenges in receiving urgent care.
Following South Dakota's commendable performance, Idaho and Utah share the fifth position among the best-performing states for urgent medical care, each with a rate of 7.9% of adults struggling to access care immediately.
In the sixth position, Louisiana and North Dakota tie with an 8% rate of adults encountering medical care delays.
Montana and Ohio share the seventh spot, each with a rate of 8.1% of patients unable to access care. Following closely behind is Wisconsin, securing the eighth position with just 8.5% of adults reporting problems.
Alabama, Kansas, and Wyoming share the ninth position, each with a rate of 8.6% of residents facing longer wait times for care than wanted.
Lastly, New York completes the top ten best states for urgent medical care, with a rate of 8.7% of adults experiencing prolonged wait time for immediate medical care. Despite being a busy and densely populated area, New York clearly remains committed to providing accessible urgent healthcare.
Speaking on the findings, Jim Parrish, Founder and Attorney from The Parrish Law Firm, says: "The findings of this study highlight significant disparities in access to urgent medical care across different states. States including Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, New Hampshire, and Oregon clearly have room for improvement in ensuring timely access to urgent care services.
"Conversely, it's significant to observe states like Iowa, Nebraska, and Kentucky standing out as top performers in urgent medical care, with remarkably few adults reporting prolonged wait times for this vital assistance, offering reassuring news for residents in these regions.
"Urgent care plays a pivotal role in the healthcare system, making it imperative to identify areas where improvement is needed to enhance overall healthcare accessibility and outcomes."
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