Insurance coverage remained historically high, though it declined slightly from its peak. In 2024, 91.8% of the population was insured, down from 92.5% in 2023. Private health insurance enrollment increased from 207.0 million in 2023 to 214.3 million in 2024, driven largely by growth in Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans.

New Hampshire was ranked as the best state for health care in WalletHub’s 2025 study, thanks to low out-of-pocket costs, affordable insurance premiums and strong overall health outcomes. The study evaluated all 50 states and D.C. based on cost ...

As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States.

United Health Foundation ranks the healthiest states 2025 least healthy, highlighting key health trends and disparities across the U.S.

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