Category: Rankings & Ratings

Hospitals with the shortest, longest wait times for mental health patients

Becker’s has compiled a list of hospitals and health systems with the shortest emergency department visit times for psychiatric and mental health patients using CMS’ Timely and Effective Care-Hospital data. 

10 hardest-working states in the US

North Dakota earned the No. 1 spot as the  hardest-working state  in the U.S., partly due to its high employment rate of over 98%, according to a new analysis published by WalletHub.

10 medical schools where graduates incur the most, least debt

Last year, medical students in the U.S. graduated with an average debt of $206,924, though students at some schools incur more than $280,000, according to the latest data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. 

States with the highest, lowest life expectancy, per the CDC

Hawaii has the highest life expectancy for men and women, the CDC found.

Top health system employers by state: Forbes

Mayo Clinic and the University of Kansas Health System were both chosen as the No. 1 health system in more than one state according to Forbes’ 2024 ranking of America’s best employers by state.

Best states for women's health equality

Hawaii is the top state for women’s health and education equality, WalletHub found Aug. 19.

5 best, worst cities for inflation

While U.S. inflation slowed to below 3% in July — a rate not seen since March 2021 — it is still above the Federal Reserve’s preferred 2% target, as reported by WalletHub.

The 12 most affordable cities to live

Fort Wayne, Ind., is one of the most affordable cities in which to live, U.S. News & World Report found.

25 fastest-growing healthcare companies of 2024

The Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in 2024 includes 320 health services companies.

10 most, least innovative states

California is the most innovative state, while Mississippi ranks at the bottom, according to product management consultant TCGen.