The Becker Hospital Report is a misleading "population health" study that incorrectly projects community health with hospital payment data. About 15 tears ago I worked at HCIA. HCIA found Albany Hospital was the worst in the country for cardiac care. The following year Albany Hospital was one of the best in the US by changing admissions requirements. Hospital data does not reflect the health of a community. Below are the "healthiest cities" according to the Becker Report.
1. Washington D.C.
2. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
3. Charlotte, N.C.
4. Virginia Beach, Va.
5. Portland, Ore.
6. Boston
7. Chicago
8. Philadelphia
9. Grand Rapids, Wyo.
10. Atlanta
