2. Iowa
Iowa is in second place when talking about healthcare systems, with a score of 95.4 points out of 100. This was not always the case, but in the last decade, the state really made some efforts to have a better healthcare system overall.
In 2024, Iowa will expand its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. This offered a chance at quality healthcare to low-income residents.
Iowa residents benefit from relatively easy access to medical services, and the costs are affordable. The state ranks seventh in terms of affordability.
In the past, Iowa had a shortage of physicians, and residents from rural areas didn’t have much access to quality healthcare services. Today, the state ranks in second place for access to healthcare across regions.
