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Georgia Healthcare System Ranks 49th Nationally
27 Jul
Summary
- Georgia ranks 49th nationally in healthcare cost, access, and outcomes.
- The state placed poorly in physician, dentist, and hospital bed availability.
- Georgia's insured adult and child percentages are among the lowest.
A new national study by WalletHub has placed Georgia's healthcare system at 49th overall. This ranking considered 44 metrics related to cost, access, and outcomes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Georgia's performance was particularly weak in access, ranking 49th, and outcomes, coming in 43rd.
The state's healthcare costs were rated 37th, though the national average annual healthcare spending is nearly $15,500. Regarding specific resources, Georgia ranked 42nd for hospital beds per capita and physicians per capita. It also fared poorly in dental care access, ranking 46th for dentists per capita.
Furthermore, the study highlighted issues with insurance coverage. Georgia ranked 49th for the percentage of insured adults and 42nd for insured children. WalletHub analysts emphasized that the strongest healthcare systems effectively balance affordability with quality and accessibility for their residents. New Hampshire was identified as the top-ranked state for healthcare.
