This was an interesting article published by WalletHub, which I enjoyed reviewing, so thank you for sharing that with us. I understand that WalletHub used various components to determine the overall ranking of the best and worst states for healthcare. I found it interesting that although Rhode Island was ranked #1 as the state with the best healthcare system, Massachusetts was ranked #1 with its outcomes and #2 overall. In the outcomes category, Rhode Island was placed as #11. Patient outcomes are critical indicators of the quality of healthcare delivery. The success of medical treatments and interventions should be measured by the ability to improve patient health and well-being. Patients expect to receive the best possible care. Healthcare providers must aim to deliver care that results in positive outcomes, such as better health, increased quality of life, and reduced healthcare costs. Although Rhode Island ranked #1 overall, the ranking in the cost section was #3, and the outcomes at #11, so it is interesting to see the ties between cost and patient outcomes. After the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout among healthcare providers has increased dramatically, impacting each state’s healthcare delivery system and leading to poor patient outcomes and shortages among healthcare professionals. I am curious to see how these findings will differ in 2023.