[Vision2020] Idaho Health Care Amid Economic Statistics

[Kenneth Marcy]

Idaho health care is hurting, but that's only part of the story from 
this year's economic survey from 24/7 Wall St.

How well run are America's 50 states? The answer depends a lot on where 
you live.

Every year, 24/7 Wall St. conducts an extensive survey of all fifty 
states in America. Based on a review of data on financial health, 
standard of living and government services by state we determine how 
well each state is managed. For the first time, North Dakota is the best 
run. California is the worst run for the second year in a row.

http://247wallst.com/2012/11/27/the-best-and-worst-run-states-in-america-a-survey-of-all-50/ 


*22. Idaho*
*> Debt per capita: *$2,478 (16th lowest)
*> Budget deficit: *3.5% (45th largest)
*> Unemployment: *8.7% (20th highest)
*> Median household income: *$43,341 (11th lowest)
*> Pct. below poverty line: *16.5% (19th highest)

"An estimated 16.5% of Idaho residents did not have health insurance 
last year, one of the higher rates in the country. This is particularly 
problematic in a state with one of the nation's highest doctor 
shortages. In 2010, Idaho had just 172.5 active patient care physicians 
per 100,000 residents, fewer than all but three states. Last year, the 
state made major cuts to its Medicaid program, the effect of which was 
compounded by the loss of matching funds from the federal government. 
Despite it's problems with health care, the state appears to budget 
conservatively. In fiscal 2011, it had a budget shortfall of only 3.5%, 
one of the smallest in the country."

In this survey Idaho ranked 22, and nearby states around it ranked 16, 
Washington, 17, Oregon, and 18, Montana.  Idaho border states further 
away ranked 45, Nevada, 4, Utah, and 2, Wyoming.


Ken
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