Rhode Island Ranked as the Second-Worst State for Doctors
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Rhode Island Ranked as the Second-Worst State for Doctors
PHOTO: FileA new study ranks Rhode Island as the second worst state for doctors.
"In light of the cost of pursuing medicine and the difficulty of the job, it’s important for doctors to live in a state that provides solid financial opportunities in addition to good working conditions," said WalletHub in the release of its analysis.
"To help doctors decide where to practice, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 19 key metrics," they continued. "Our data set ranges from the average annual wage of physicians to the number of hospitals per capita to the quality of the public hospital system."
Some of the areas where doctors face the highest malpractice award payouts amount per capita and have the highest cost of living versus compensation.
“Living in one of the best states for doctors can make a big difference for your medical career. In addition to making more money, you will also be able to work in higher-quality hospital environments, be less likely to burn out, and pay less for malpractice insurance. For everyone else, living in one of the best states for doctors can lead to quality healthcare,” said Cassandra Happe, WalletHub analyst.
The data set ranges from the average annual wage of physicians to the number of hospitals per capita to the quality of the public hospital system.
