Nevada ranked last for children's health care

Those who are considering moving to Nevada may want to reconsider if they have children with significant health problems. The state was ranked last in quality of children's health care in comparison with the other 49 states and Washington D.C., according to a report by the Commonwealth Fund.

The report analyzed 20 key indicators for quality of children's medical care. Some of the standards the fund focused on included access and affordability, prevention and treatment and the potential of children in the state to lead healthy lives.

The group discovered that the states that ranked the least in accordance with these standards were Florida, Texas, Arizona, Mississippi and Nevada. In addition, the report discovered that the quality of health care was especially poor for children from middle and low-income families.

For those who consider healthcare an important aspect in choosing what state to move to, some states offer children higher-quality treatment. These homebuyers may be better off setting their sights for Iowa or New England, as states such as Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island all ranked at the top of the list, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.  

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