Category: Rankings & Ratings

15 states with the healthiest, least healthy populations

West Virginia is the state with the least healthy population, while Hawaii has the healthiest residents, according to a Forbes Advisor analysis released Jan. 8.

The most-Googled health conditions in the US

People around the world turn to the internet for answers to their healthcare questions. A recent analysis of Google search trends gives insight into what, exactly, patients are curious about. 

Where active lifestyles thrive in the US

Cities that promote a healthy way of life are located in various regions of the U.S., according to an analysis released Jan. 5 by WalletHub, a personal finance website. 

15 best, worst cities for jobs

Scottsdale, Ariz., is the best city to find a job in 2024 and Newark, N.J., is the worst, according to a WalletHub analysis released Jan. 4.  

Top 10 affordable online RN-to-BSN programs

Seven of the 10 most affordable online RN-to-BSN programs are based in Florida, according to a Jan. 1 ranking from Forbes Advisor. 

15 best diets for heart health, per US News

U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 best diet rankings Jan. 1, which includes best diets overall and best heart-healthy diets. 

15 wealthiest counties in the US

California and Virginia are each home to four of America’s richest counties, according to a recent ranking from U.S. News & World Report. 

States ranked by physician communication

Hospitals in South Dakota have the highest physician communication scores, while hospitals in Nevada have the lowest, CMS data shows.

20 US cities with the highest income gains

Between 2021 and 2022, the median income in major U.S. cities increased by an average of 8.1%; however, in some cities, gains exceeded 20%. 

States ranked by nurse communication

Hospitals in Montana and South Dakota have the highest nurse communication scores, while hospitals in the District of Columbia have the lowest, CMS data shows.