5 best, worst states for physicians to practice in 2021

Minnesota is the best state to practice medicine in 2021, and West Virginia is the worst, according toMedscaperankingsreleased May 24.

The rankings are based on malpractice payouts, compensation and health system performance, as well as physician happiness at work, physician happiness outside of work and rates of burnout. Analysts also examined livability and overall health of the population. Sources includedMedscapesurveys, United Health Foundation's 2020 America's Health Rankings andU.S. News & World Report. Specific methodology information can be foundhere.

Here are the five best states to practice with the top suggested city:

1. Minnesota (Woodbury)

2. Wisconsin (Green Bay)

3. Washington (Spokane)

4. Colorado (Boulder)

5. Utah (Salt Lake City)

Here are the five worst states to practice with the top suggested city:

1. West Virginia (Morgantown)

2. Louisiana (Baton Rouge)

3. New Mexico (Albuquerque)

4. Nevada (Reno)

5. Rhode Island (Providence)

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