What is the top state for physicians to practice? 5 best & 5 worst

Practice Management

Medscape considered various factors to rank the best and worst places for physicians to avoid burnout, in its "Best and Worst Places to Practice 2017."

Factors included number of lawsuits; punitive medical board; teamwork among physician assistants and nurse practitioners; cultural attractions; crime rates; and divorce rates.

 

Here the top five places for physicians to practice:

 

1. Minnesota
• Recommended city: Minneapolis
• Third happiest and healthiest population

 

2. Wisconsin
• Recommended city: Madison
• Third most livable city

 

3. South Dakota
• Recommended city: Sioux Falls
• High ratings for well-being

 

4. Iowa
• Recommended city: Des Moines
• High physician incomes

 

5. Vermont
• Recommended city: Burlington
• Safest state in the nation

 

These five states ranked lowest:

 

1. Louisiana
• Highest rate of malpractice suits
• Least healthy population

 

2. Arizona
• High malpractice rates
• Many uninsured patients

 

3. Nevada
• Unhealthy population
• Many uninsured patients

 

4. New Mexico
• Many uninsured patients
• Less family friendly

 

5. Oklahoma
• Higher risk of being sued
• Unhealthy population

 

 

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