North Carolina is the 10th worst state for healthcare access, study finds

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina is the 10th worst state for healthcare access, according to a study from Forbes Advisor .

According to Forbes Advisor, North Carolina has the:

• Fifth-lowest number of nurse practitioners per 10,000 residents (4.3).
• Eighth-highest average premium for employees with single coverage through employer-provided health insurance ($1,847 annually).
• 10th-highest percentage of residents who lack health insurance coverage (9.3%).
• 10th-highest average deductible for employees with single coverage through employer-provided health insurance ($2,247 annually).

North Carolina employers also cover the sixth-lowest percentage of employees’ annual health insurance premiums (76% for employees with single coverage), according to Forbes Advisor.

The study says North Carolina has a strong need for more qualified healthcare professionals.

Rounding out the worst states for healthcare access in the study are Utah at No. 1, Nevada at No. 2, Texas at No. 3, Arizona at No. 4, Georgia at No. 5, South Carolina at No. 6, Indiana at No. 7, Wyoming at No. 8 and Idaho at No. 9.

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