Here are 10 cities with the lowest levels of healthcare spending on patients with employer-sponsored health plans in 2009, according to research conducted by Thomson Reuters.
Note: Thomson Reuters' study assessed the use and cost of healthcare services for 23.5 million Americans in 382 metropolitan statistical areas in 2009.
1. Ogden-Clearfield, Utah — $2,623
2. Dubuque, Iowa — $2,719
3. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark. — $2,762
4. Fort Smith, Ark. — $2,916
5. Laredo, Texas — $2,919
6. Amarillo, Texas — $2,942
7. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas — $2,950
8. Salt Lake City — $2,979
9. Fargo, N.D. — $2,996
10. Sioux City, Iowa — $3,029
Source: Thomson Reuters
Note: Thomson Reuters' study assessed the use and cost of healthcare services for 23.5 million Americans in 382 metropolitan statistical areas in 2009.
1. Ogden-Clearfield, Utah — $2,623
2. Dubuque, Iowa — $2,719
3. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark. — $2,762
4. Fort Smith, Ark. — $2,916
5. Laredo, Texas — $2,919
6. Amarillo, Texas — $2,942
7. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas — $2,950
8. Salt Lake City — $2,979
9. Fargo, N.D. — $2,996
10. Sioux City, Iowa — $3,029
Source: Thomson Reuters