The jobs boost is an increase from the 20,800 jobs the industry added in February and the 41,600 jobs added in January.
Ambulatory healthcare services showed the most employment growth last month, adding 27,000 jobs. Nursing and residential care facilities added 8,500 jobs.
Overall, healthcare employment has increased by 398,000 jobs in the last 12 months, according to the bureau.
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