As more people gain a better understanding of the healthcare system in the United States, urgency-driven regulatory changes and innovation have been positioned to overcome the pitfalls of American health.
The emergence of a"work from anywhere" lifestyle provided the discovery of a multitude of reorganization tactics. The healthcare industry found ways to move hospitals to parking lots, deliver care over Zoom, and issue protective equipment without requiring end-all-be-all locations. While the pandemic seems to be behind us, health agencies continue to use the pandemic as a motivator for better care. Yet, one state has led the charge for innovative health: Utah.
In its analysis, Mecart judged each state on a 10-point scale based on its healthcare system quality, the number of staffed beds per capita, average emergency room wait times, coverage, and annual healthcare premium costs. When examining state metrics, Utah finished second in healthcare quality, 11th for accessibility, had the cheapest annual healthcare premiums, and had the highest percentage of employer coverage.
With evident success in Utah's healthcare industry, health innovators are quickly expanding existing services and research. "Fifteen years ago, Utah's business-friendly tax policy and highly educated talent pool encouraged everything from tech to finance to thrive in the state," said Chandana Haque, the executive director of Altitude Lab.
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