The November count is an increase from October, when healthcare added fewer than 15,000 jobs.
Last month’s job growth was mostly in ambulatory healthcare services, which added 33,900 jobs. Nursing and residential care facilities added 1,400 jobs.
Overall, healthcare has added 414,000 jobs in the last 12 months, according to the bureau.
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