In May, Physicians Thrive released its ranking of the top 10 states to practice medicine. To create the ranking, Physicians Thrive examined each state’s compensation, cost of living, physician density and more. Read more about the methodology here.
The number of ASCs provided comes from December 2022 data from ASCA.
Here are the 10 best states to practice medicine and their number of ASCs:
1. South Dakota: 15
2. Idaho: 54
3. Iowa: 30
4. North Dakota: 13
5. Wisconsin: 75
6. Utah: 48
7. Nebraska: 48
8. Colorado: 141
9. Minnesota: 83
10. New Hampshire: 28
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.