Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Great Plains Region

In the most recent (22-23) U.S. News & World Report survey of American hospitals, 799 hospitals were scored on their proficiency in providing adult cardiology care, including heart surgery.  In this analysis, hospitals were graded on various metrics pertaining to their experience and outcomes with adult cardiology patients, the scope of their adult cardiology programs, and the degree of distinction a hospital has earned within the adult cardiology care community.  Among the top 50 rated U.S. hospitals for adult cardiology care in 22-23, five were based in the seven-state Great Plains region. This included the Mayo Clinic, the 2nd highest-rated cardiology hospital in the country. Here's a summary view of the top-rated cardiology hospitals in the Great Plains region and where they ranked nationally for adult cardiology care in the 22-23 survey:


The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Great Plains Region

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Great Plains Region

Location:  Rochester, MN
National Rank:  #2 (See ranking details)

Location:  Kansas City, MO
National Rank:  #22 (See ranking details)

Location:  St. Cloud, MN
National Rank:  #30 (See ranking details)

Location:  St. Louis, MO
National Rank:  #39 (See ranking details)

Kansas City, KS
National Rank:  #47 (See ranking details)

For a further look at the metrics used to grade adult cardiology care and heart surgery hospitals in the 22-23 U.S. News survey, or to find the cardiology rating of other Great Plains region hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cardiology Care and Heart Surgery.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Great Lakes Region

Health insurance programs wholly or partially funded by federal and state tax dollars are an important source of health insurance coverage for children in the United States. The National Health Interview Survey (2022) estimated that close to 44% of children 0 to 17 years of age in the U.S. had publicly subsidized health insurance coverage. Publicly supported child health insurance coverage is provided through Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicare, state-sponsored or other government-sponsored health plans, and military health plans.  While several sources of public health insurance are available for children, the most substantial ones are Medicaid and CHIP.  Medicaid is the joint state-federal health insurance program for eligible individuals with limited income and resources, while CHIP is a joint state-federal effort to make available health insurance for children from families with low incomes, but incomes not low enough to qualify for Medicaid coverage.  As of January 2023, federal data indicated that there were almost 41.9 million children enrolled in Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.

That same January 2023 data reveals that the five-state Great Lakes region had over 5.5 million children enrolled in either Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.  Of the total Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment reported in January 2023 by 49 states and the District of Columbia, the Great Lakes region accounted for approximately 13.3% of the national total.  Here is a summary look at Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment in the Great Lakes region as of January 2023:

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Great Lakes Region

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Great Lakes Region

Area Name Enrollment % of U.S. Total
Illinois 1,568,138 3.8%
Indiana 880,928 2.1%
Michigan 1,128,233 2.7%
Ohio 1,355,606 3.2%
Wisconsin 643,479 1.5%
Region 5,576,384 13.3%
United States (1) 41,859,753 100.0%

(1) National figures are for the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported child enrollment data for January 2023

Source: Medicaid.gov Enrollment Reports as of January 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Mid-Eastern U.S.

Nearly 800 hospitals were rated for their capabilities at delivering adult cardiology in the most recent (22-23) U.S. News & World Report rankings of American hospitals.  This analysis graded subject hospitals on multiple metrics related to the outcomes experienced by their adult cardiology patients, the scale of their adult cardiology programs, and the amount of professional recognition a hospital earned from the wider cardiology community.  Among the top 50 ranked U.S. hospitals for adult cardiology in the 22-23 survey, fifteen were based in the Mid-Eastern U.S., a region that includes five states and the District of Columbia.  In the 22-23 survey, no other region of the country had as many top-quality cardiology hospitals as the Mid-Eastern U.S.  Here is a summary look at the top-rated cardiology hospitals in the Mid-Eastern U.S. from the 22-23 survey:

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Mid-Eastern U.S.

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Mid-Eastern U.S.

Location:  New York City 
National Rank:  #4 (See ranking details)

Location:  New York City
National Rank:  #5 (See ranking details)

Location:  New York City
National Rank:  #6 (See ranking details)


Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital
Location:  Manhasset, NY
National Rank:  #16 (See ranking details)

Penn Heart and Vascular Center
Location:  Philadelphia
National Rank:  #17 (See ranking details)

Location:  Baltimore, MD
National Rank:  #18 (See ranking details)

Location:  Washington, DC
National Rank:  #28 (See ranking details)

Location:  Roslyn, NY
National Rank:  #29 (See ranking details)

Location:  Bronx, NY
National Rank:  #33 (See ranking details)

Pittsburgh, PA
National Rank:  #40 (See ranking details)

New York, NY
National Rank:  #41 (See ranking details)

Hackensack, NJ
National Rank: #43 (See ranking details)

Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute
Location:  Morristown, NJ
National Rank:  #46 (See ranking details)

For insight into the metrics used to grade adult cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in the 22-23 U.S. News survey, or to find the cardiology rating of other Mid-Eastern U.S. hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cardiology Care and Heart Surgery

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Great Plains Region

Health insurance programs subsidized by taxpayer dollars are a significant source of health insurance coverage for children in the United States. The National Health Interview Survey (2022) estimated that almost 44% of U.S. children ages 0 to 17 had health insurance coverage supported by taxpayer dollars.  While such publicly-supported coverage includes some children insured through military health plans, Medicare, and other government-sponsored health programs, the principal sources of public health insurance coverage for children in the U.S. are Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).  Medicaid is a jointly funded federal-state health insurance program for eligible individuals with low incomes, while CHIP is a separate joint federal-state effort to make available health insurance to children from low-income families who do not meet the criteria for Medicaid coverage.  Federal reports indicate that, as of January 2023, there were nearly 41.9 million children enrolled in Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.

That same January 2023 data reveals that the seven-state Great Plains had over 2.4 million children enrolled in either Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.  Of the total Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment reported by the District of Columbia and 49 states in January 2023, the Great Plains regions accounted for about 5.8% of the national total.  Here is a summary look at Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment in the Great Plains region as of January 2023:

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Great Plains Region

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Great Plains Region

Area Name Enrollment % of U.S. Total
Iowa 385,555 0.9%
Kansas 337,210 0.8%
Minnesota 639,954 1.5%
Missouri 733,933 1.8%
Nebraska 203,031 0.5%
North Dakota 58,667 0.1%
South Dakota 101,320 0.2%
Region 2,459,670 5.8%
United States (1) 41,859,753 100.0%

(1) National figures are for the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported child enrollment data for January 2023

Source: Medicaid.gov Enrollment Reports as of January 2023

Saturday, May 27, 2023

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Great Lakes Region

In the 22-23 U.S. News & World Report survey of American hospitals, nearly 800 hospitals were examined for their capabilities at providing cardiology care to adult patients.  Hospitals in the survey were scored against various metrics related to their cardiac patient outcomes, the scale of their cardiology programs, and the level of professional recognition earned by these hospitals from other members of the cardiology care community.  Among the top 50 rated U.S. hospitals for adult cardiology care in the 22-23 survey, ten were based in the five-state Great Lakes region.  The region's top cardiology hospital, Cleveland Clinic, was also rated as the best cardiology hospital in the nation.  Here's a summary look at the top-rated cardiology hospitals in the Great Lakes region hospitals and where they ranked nationally for adult cardiology care in the 22-23 survey:


The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Great Lakes Region

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Great Lakes Region

Cleveland Clinic
Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute
Location:  Cleveland
 
National Rank:  #1 (See ranking details)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
Location:  Chicago 
National Rank:  #8 (See ranking details)

Location:  Royal Oaks, MI
National Rank:  #23 (See ranking details)

Rush University Medical Center
Location:  Chicago
National Rank:  #25 (See ranking details)

University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
Frankel Cardiovascular Center
Location:  Ann Arbor, MI
National Rank:  #26 (See ranking details)

Location:  Cleveland, OH
National Rank:  #34 (See ranking details)

Location:  Columbus, OH
National Rank:  #36 (See ranking details)

Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
Location:  Cleveland, OH
National Rank:  #38 (See ranking details)

Location:  Oak Lawn, IL
National Rank:  #42 (See ranking details)

Location:  Chicago
National Rank:  #44 (See ranking details)

For more insight into the metrics used to score adult cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in the 22-23 U.S. News survey, or to learn more about the cardiology rating of other Great Lakes region hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cardiology Care and Heart Surgery.

Friday, May 26, 2023

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Mid-Eastern U.S.

Health insurance programs subsidized by taxpayer dollars are an important source of health insurance coverage for children in the United States. The National Health Interview Survey (2022) estimated that about 44% of American children under the age of 18 had publicly subsidized health insurance coverage.  While public health insurance coverage for children may come through Medicare, state-sponsored or other government-sponsored health plans, and military health plans, the primary sources of publicly supported coverage for children are Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).  Medicaid is the joint federal-state program that offers health insurance to eligible individuals with limited incomes, whereas CHIP is a joint federal-state effort to make health insurance to children from low-income families that don't qualify for Medicaid coverage.  As of January 2023, federal reports indicate that there were almost 41.9 million children in the U.S. enrolled in Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.

As of January 2023, federal data reveals that the Mid-Eastern region of the U.S., which includes the District of Columbia and five states, had over 6.1 million children enrolled in either Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.  Of the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported their total Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment as of January 2023, the Mid-Eastern region accounted for about 14.6% of the total.  Here is a summary look at Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment in the Mid-Eastern U.S. as of January 2023:

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Mid-Eastern U.S.

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Mid-Eastern U.S.

Area Name Enrollment % of U.S. Total
Delaware 123,976 0.3%
District of Columbia 100,894 0.2%
Maryland 729,099 1.7%
New Jersey 956,423 2.3%
New York 2,616,833 6.3%
Pennsylvania 1,577,039 3.8%
Region 6,104,264 14.6%
United States (1) 41,859,753 100.0%

(1) National figures are for the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported child enrollment data for January 2023

Source: Medicaid.gov Enrollment Reports as of January 2023

Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Far West

More than 790 hospitals were evaluated for their effectiveness in providing adult cardiology care in the most recent (22-23) U.S. News & World Report rankings of American hospitals.  In this analysis, hospitals were graded on varied metrics related to their adult cardiac care patient outcomes, the scope of their adult cardiology programs and services, and the degree of professional recognition they've earned from the broader cardiac care community.  Among the top 50 ranked U.S. hospitals for adult cardiac care in 22-23, eight were based in six-state Far Western region of the United States.  All eight of the Far West's top-rated cardiology hospitals were in California.  Here's a summary look at the top-rated cardiology hospitals in the Far West and where they rated nationally for adult cardiac care in the 22-23 survey:


The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Far West

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Far West

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Location:  Los Angeles 
National Rank:  #3 (See ranking details)

Stanford Hospital
Location:  Stanford, CA
National Rank:  #9 (See ranking details)

UCLA Medical Center
Location:  Los Angeles
National Rank:  #11 (See ranking details)

Keck Hospital of USC
USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute
Location:  Los Angeles

National Rank:  #19 (See ranking details)

Prebys Cardiovascular Institute
Location: La Jolla, CA
National Rank:  #27 (See ranking details)

Location: Sacramento, CA
National Rank:  tied for #32 (See ranking details)

UCSF Medical Center
UCSF Heart and Vascular Center
Location:  San Francisco

National Rank:  #37 (See ranking details)

To further examine the metrics used to score adult cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in the 22-23 U.S. News survey, or to find the cardiology ratings of other Far West hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cardiology Care and Heart Surgery

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Rocky Mountain Region

Important sources of health insurance coverage for children in the United States are programs supported by federal and state tax dollars. The National Health Interview Survey (2022) reported that nearly 44% of children aged 0 to 17 in the U.S. had publicly supported health insurance coverage. This includes child coverage through Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicare, military health plans, and other government-sponsored health programs.  The main sources of public health insurance coverage for U.S. children are Medicaid and CHIP.  Medicaid is the joint federal-state health insurance program for eligible individuals with limited incomes, while CHIP is a joint state-federal effort to make available health insurance for children from families with low incomes who do not otherwise qualify for Medicaid coverage.  As of January 2023, federal reports indicate that there were about 41.9 million American children enrolled in Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.

That same January 2023 data reveals that the five-state Rocky Mountain region had almost 1.3 million children enrolled in either Medicaid or CHIP programs.  Of the total January 2023 Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment reported by the District of Columbia and 49 states, the five Rocky Mountain states accounted for about 3% of the national total.  Here is a summary look at Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment in the Rocky Mountain region as of January 2023:

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Rocky Mountain Region

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Rocky Mountain Region

Area Name Enrollment % of U.S. Total
Colorado 648,068 1.5%
Idaho 211,514 0.5%
Montana 132,122 0.3%
Utah 239,105 0.6%
Wyoming 52,932 0.1%
Region 1,283,741 3.0%
United States (1) 41,859,753 100.0%

(1) National figures are for the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported child enrollment data for January 2023

Source: Medicaid.gov Enrollment Reports as of January 2023

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Southwest

In the 22-23 U.S. News & World Report survey of American hospitals, nearly 800 hospitals were rated for their effectiveness at delivering cardiology care to adult patients.  The hospitals surveyed were ranked on various measures related to their patient outcomes, the scope of their cardiology program and services, and the amount of professional recognition earned by these hospitals from their peers within the cardiac care community.  Among the top 50 rated U.S. hospitals for adult cardiology care in the 22-23 survey, five were based in the Southwest.  Here's a quick view of the top-rated cardiology hospitals in the Southwest and where they ranked nationally for adult cardiology care:


The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Southwest


The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Southwest

Houston Methodist Hospital
Debakey Heart & Vascular Center
Location:  Houston, TX
National Rank:  #13 (See ranking details)

Location:  Dallas, TX
National Rank:  #14 (See ranking details)

Location:  Plano, TX
National Rank:  #50 (See ranking details)

For a deeper look at the metrics used to score adult cardiology care and heart surgery hospitals in the 22-23 U.S. News survey, or to find cardiology ratings for other Southwestern hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cardiology and Heart Surgery

Monday, May 22, 2023

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in New England

Health insurance programs funded in whole or in part by federal and state tax dollars are an important source of health insurance coverage for children in the United States. The 2022 National Health Interview Survey reported that 43.7% of children under the age of 18 in the U.S. had publicly supported health insurance coverage. This includes children insured through Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicare, other government-sponsored health plans, and military health plans.  While children are insured through varied publicly supported health plans, the most significant drivers of public health insurance coverage for children in the U.S. are Medicaid and CHIP.  Medicaid is the joint state-federal health insurance program for eligible individuals with limited financial resources, while CHIP is a joint state-federal effort to make health insurance available to children from low-income families who do not qualify for Medicaid coverage.  As of January 2023, federal reports indicate that about 41.9 million children were enrolled in Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.

Those January 2023 federal reports revealed that the six-state New England region had about 1.57 million children enrolled in either Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.  Of the total January 2023 Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment reported by 49 states and the District of Columbia, the New England region accounted for about 3.7% of the national total.  Here is a summary look at Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment in New England as of January 2023:

CHIP and Medicaid Child Enrollment in New England

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in New England

Area Name Enrollment % of U.S. Total
Connecticut 371,045 0.9%
Maine 136,455 0.3%
Massachusetts 756,620 1.8%
New Hampshire 107,567 0.3%
Rhode Island 128,717 0.3%
Vermont 65,605 0.1%
Region 1,566,009 3.7%
United States (1) 41,859,753 100.0%

(1) National figures are for the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported child enrollment data for January 2023

Source: Medicaid.gov Enrollment Reports as of January 2023

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Southeastern U.S.

Over 1,310,000 nursing assistants were working in the USA as of May 2022 according to data released earlier this year by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The twelve-state Southeastern U.S. was home to more than 355,000 of those nursing assistant jobs.  Per BLS data, the Southeast was the worst region in the country for nursing assistant pay as every state in the region had an annual mean wage level for nursing assistants that fell below the national average.  Moreover, seven of the ten states in the country with the lowest nursing assistant annual mean wage levels were in the Southeast.  A further examination of BLS data from May 2023 details the following about nursing assistant pay in the Southeastern U.S.:

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Southeastern U.S.

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Southeastern U.S.

State # Employed Annual Mean Wages Wage Rank*
AL 19,740 $28,550 49th
AR 16,350 $29,970 48th
FL 89,110 $33,390 35th
GA 40,230 $32,850 38th
KY 19,000 $32,180 43rd
LA 17,680 $28,190 50th
MS 10,440 $27,140 51st
NC 54,260 $31,780 45th
SC 18,740 $32,490 40th
TN 24,940 $31,600 46th
VA 36,830 $33,070 37th
WV 8,290 $32,470 41st
U.S. 1,310,090 $36,220 -------

(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on May 10,2023

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Southeast

In the most recent (22-23) U.S. News & World Report survey of American hospitals, 799 hospitals were assessed for their proficiency in providing adult cardiology care.  This analysis scored hospitals on various metrics related to their cardiology patient outcomes, the scope of their cardiology programs and services, and the level of recognition earned by these hospitals within the cardiology community.  In the 22-23 rankings, five Southeastern hospitals rated among the 50 best U.S. hospitals for adult cardiology care.  Here's a quick look at these top-rated cardiology hospitals in the Southeast and where they ranked nationally for adult cardiology care and heart surgery in the 22-23 survey:


The Top Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Southeast

The Top-Rated Cardiology Hospitals in the Southeast

Location:  Nashville, TN
National Ranking:  #12 (See ranking details)

University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Cardiovascular Institute
Location:  Birmingham, AL
National Ranking: #31 (See ranking details)

Location:  Durham, NC
National Ranking: #34 (See ranking details)

Location:  Jacksonville, FL
National Ranking: #44 (See ranking details)

Pauley Heart Center
Location:  Richmond, VA
National Ranking: #47 (See ranking details)

For a closer examination of the scoring metrics for adult cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in the 22-23 U.S. News survey, or to find the cardiology ratings of other Southeastern hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cardiology Care and Heart Surgery



Saturday, May 20, 2023

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Far West U.S.

There were more than 1,310,000 nursing assistants working in the USA according to May 2022 data released earlier this year by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Over 154,700 nursing assistants were employed in the six-state Far West region of the country.  Per BLS data, the Far West U.S. was the top region in the country for nursing assistant pay. Not only did all states in the region feature an annual mean wage for nursing assistants that topped the national average, but all six Far West states ranked among the top ten states nationally for nursing assistant pay. Moreover, three of the top five states nationally for nursing assistant annual mean wages were in the Far West region. A further examination of BLS data from May 2022 reveals the following about nursing assistant pay in the Far West U.S.:

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Far West U.S.

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Far West U.S.

State # Employed Annual Mean Wages Wage Rank*
AK 1,770 $44,420 1st
CA 99,930 $43,570 3rd
HI 4,850 $39,870 10th
NV 7,480 $41,110 9th
OR 12,450 $42,960 5th
WA 28,270 $42,430 7th
U.S. 1,310,090 $36,220 -------

(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on May 10, 2023

Friday, May 19, 2023

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Far Western U.S.

Health insurance programs subsidized by state and federal tax dollars are an important source of health insurance coverage for children in the United States. The National Health Interview Survey (2022) estimated that 43.7% of children ages 0 to 17 in the U.S. had publicly subsidized health insurance coverage.  While this public coverage includes some children insured through Medicare, state-sponsored or other government-sponsored health plans, and military plans, the primary drivers of public health insurance coverage for children in the U.S. are Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).  Medicaid is the joint federal-state health insurance program for eligible individuals with limited incomes, while CHIP is a joint federal-state effort to make available health insurance for children from low-income families who do not otherwise qualify for Medicaid coverage.  As of January 2023, federal reports indicate that there were nearly 41.9 million children enrolled in Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.

That same January 2023 data reveals that the six-state Far Western U.S. had over 7.3 million children enrolled in either Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.  Of the total Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment reported by 49 states and the District of Columbia in January 2023, the Far Western U.S. accounted for about 17.5% of the national total.  Here is a summary look at Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment in the Far Western U.S. as of January 2023:

CHIP and Medicaid Child Enrollment in the Far West

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Far Western U.S.

Area Name Enrollment % of U.S. Total
Alaska 104,942 0.2%
California 5,277,292 12.6%
Hawaii 165,644 0.4%
Nevada 362,655 0.9%
Oregon 492,686 1.2%
Washington 907,569 2.2%
Region 7,310,788 17.5%
United States (1) 41,859,753 100.0%

(1) National figures are for the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported child enrollment data for January 2023

Source: Medicaid.gov Enrollment Reports as of January 2023

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Great Lakes Region

There were over 1,310,000 nursing assistants employed in the USA according to recently published May 2022 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Approximately 211,000 of those employed as nursing assistants lived in the five-state Great Lakes region of the country.  Annual mean wages for nursing assistants in the region ran slightly below the national average, except in Illinois and Wisconsin.  BLS data from May 2022 reveals the following about nursing assistant pay in the Great Lakes region of the U.S.:

Nursing Assistant Pay in the Great Lakes Region


Nursing Assistant Pay in the Great Lakes Region

State # Employed Annual Mean Wages Wage Rank*
IL 55,400 $36,750 22nd
IN 29,200 $34,250 31st
MI 41,050 $35,960 26th
OH 58,770 $34,110 32nd
WI 26,690 $36,750 23rd
U.S. 1,310,090 $36,220 -------

(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on May 10, 2023

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Southwestern U.S.

Health insurance programs supported by federal and state tax dollars are a critical source of health insurance coverage for children in the United States. The National Health Interview Survey (2022) estimated that 43.7% of children under the age of 18 in the U.S. had publicly supported health insurance coverage. This includes child coverage through Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicare, state-sponsored or other government-sponsored health plans, and military plans.  The critical drivers of public health insurance coverage for children in the U.S. are Medicaid and CHIP.  Medicaid is the joint state-federal health insurance program for eligible individuals with limited income and resources, while CHIP is a joint state-federal effort to make available health insurance for children from families with low incomes, but incomes not low enough to qualify for Medicaid coverage.  As of January 2023, federal reports indicate that there were about 41.9 million children enrolled in Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.

That same January 2023 data reveals that the four-state Southwestern U.S., excluding Arizona, had over 5.3 million children enrolled in either Medicaid or separate CHIP programs.  Of the total January 2023 Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment reported by 49 states and the District of Columbia, the Southwestern U.S. accounted for about 12.7% of the national total.  Here is a summary look at Medicaid child and CHIP enrollment in the Southwestern U.S. as of January 2023:

CHIP and Medicaid Child Enrollment in the Southwestern U.S.

Medicaid Child and CHIP Enrollment in the Southwestern U.S.

Area Name Enrollment % of U.S. Total
Arizona N/A N/A
New Mexico 383,708 0.9%
Oklahoma 646,255 1.5%
Texas 4,303,448 10.3%
Region 5,333,411 12.7%
United States (1) 41,859,753 100.0%

(1) National figures are for the 49 states and the District of Columbia that reported child enrollment data for January 2023

Source: Medicaid.gov Enrollment Reports as of January 2023