11 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Washington
Last updated on Feb 17, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Washington is generally considered to be on par with the rest of the United States. Washington has a wide range of medical facilities, from small clinics to large hospitals, and many of them are well-equipped and staffed with highly trained professionals. Emergency services are generally reliable and efficient, and ambulances can be called by dialing 911.
How are healthcare services Washington?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Washington, they replied:
"Washington offers a wide range of healthcare services, including preventive care, primary care, specialty care, and mental health services. The state is home to some of the best hospitals and medical facilities in the country, including Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center, and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. These hospitals offer a variety of services, from emergency care to cancer treatment to organ transplants. In addition, Washington has a number of community health centers that provide primary care services to underserved populations. These centers are located throughout the state, with the majority located in urban areas," commented one expat who moved to Washington.
What are medical services in Washington like?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.