Combined, the richest people in every state are worth $1.6 trillion, $100 billion more than last year.
Here are the healthcare billionaires securing the wealthiest spot in their states:
Editor’s note: Net worths current as of May 2.
Carl Cook, $10.6 billion, is CEO of medical device manufacturer Cook Group and has been named the richest person in Indiana.
Thomas First Jr., MD, $26.2 billion, founded Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare with his father in 1968 and still owns more than 20% of the company with his family. He is the richest person in Tennessee.
John Abele, $1.9 billion, co-founded and is a director of medical device company Boston Scientific and is the richest person in Vermont.
