WalletHub analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 16 metrics to determine the best and worst states for physicians.
Researchers assessed the malpractice award payout amount per capita in each state as one contributing factor.
Here are the five states with lowest malpractice award payout amount per capita.
1. Wisconsin
2. North Dakota
3. South Dakota
4. North Carolina
5. Texas
And here are the five states with the highest payout.
47. Massachusetts
48. Rhode Island
T-49. New Jersey
T-49. New York
T-49. New Hampshire