A recent study from Forbes Health ranked 49 states and the District of Columbia by their emergency healthcare infrastructures, with Maine landing in the top spot.
Health systems across the U.S. are growing as more independent hospitals and small chains move to join larger organizations amid financially challenging times.
Primary care is the backbone of healthcare and the only part of the healthcare system where increased supply is linked to improved health, lifespan and equity. Yet access to primary care providers can vary greatly by state.
Fortune and Premier collaborated to identify the top 15 health systems of 2023, considering clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience in the 15th edition of the list.