Category: Rankings & Ratings

How the US stacks up in healthcare across the world

The top five countries in the world for healthcare are in Asia while the United States ranks 69th, according to an analysis posted on Statista.

Cities with the highest, lowest salaries needed to live comfortably

Some of the most affordable cities are located in Texas and Ohio, while some of the least affordable are in California, Arizona and Minnesota, according to a March 7 analysis from SmartAsset.

The highest-paying nonphysician jobs

Nurse anesthetists are the highest-paying nonphysicians or surgeon positions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

15 best, worst states for physicians in 2024

Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska are the top three states for physicians to practice in the U.S., according to WalletHub’s 2024 ranking published March 18. Hawaii, Rhode Island and New Jersey were deemed the worst.

Most, least stressed states

Stress is an evident, well, stressor on the U.S. workforce. 

23 US areas hit hardest by inflation

Historic levels of inflation have driven up costs of medical supplies and providing care for hospitals across the U.S. more and more since 2021 when it jumped to a record 7%. A new analysis from WalletHub reveals the cities that have seen the sharpest …

Best jobs for work-life balance: US News

Many of the 20 best jobs for work-life balance can be found in a hospital or health system, according to a Feb. 22 ranking from U.S. News & World Report. 

Median ED visit times by type, volume

Median emergency department visit times vary greatly based on a multitude of factors, including facility type, patient demographics and annual volumes, data from the Emergency Department Benchmarking Alliance shows.

10 most, least overweight cities in America

McAllen, Texas, is the most obese and overweight city in the U.S., according to an analysis released March 11 by WalletHub, a personal finance website. 

Best, worst states to retire on a budget

Retirees on a budget would do best to steer clear of coastal states, according to a new ranking from Seniorly.