Employment increased by 428,000 in April as job growth increased across several sectors including healthcare.
The healthcare sector added 34,000 jobs in April, spurred by a gain in ambulatory care services, which contributed 28,000 of the total healthcare jobs added. As a whole though, the industry’s employment levels are still 1.5 percent lower than February 2020.
The industries adding the most jobs to the economy were leisure and hospitality (78,000), manufacturing (55,000) and transportation and warehousing (52,000).
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
