Ohioans are spending more money for less effective health care than people in other states, according to a new study by a non-partisan health care policy organization. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is releasing a new dashboard that ranks the state 47th in terms of "health value". Prevention and Policy Director Amy Bush Stevens says between employer and consumer costs, as well as Medicare, Ohioans spend more than most Americans, but the state ranks consistently towards the bottom in terms of outcomes.
Bush Stevens says one of the key areas that needs more attention is public health, and improving the picture will require a collaborative approach.
The study shows Hawaii, Utah, Colorado and Idaho have the best healthcare outcomes for the money spent. But more populous states like California have a better ratio than Ohio.
