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• [New] Healthcare was the largest source of U.S. job creation last year, and the Labor Department projects employment of advanced-degree nurses will grow 35% from 2024 to 2034 - far outpacing the 3% projected growth across all occupations. Kelly Services
• [New] The healthcare sector is expected to account for nearly a quarter of all new jobs over the next ten years, yet the number of qualified nurses is projected to decline by 64,000 by 2030. Brivio Health Insights | The Business of Healthcare
• [New] The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects home health and personal care aide jobs will grow 17% from 2024 to 2034 - far outpacing the 3% average for all occupations. Senioridy Senior Living Directory
• [New] Harvard Public Health projects 4.6 million unfulfilled home care jobs by 2032 if current trends continue. / USA Senioridy Senior Living Directory
• [New] Broadband is critical infrastructure that provides New Mexico families with access to education, healthcare, job opportunities and important online services. Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham
• [New] Total US employment is still projected by the BLS to grow from 170.0 million in 2024 to 175.2 million in 2034, heavily buoyed by the healthcare and social assistance sectors, which remain highly resistant to AI automation due to their reliance on physical interaction and deep human empathy. TimeTrex
• Job growth for healthcare administrators is projected to grow 23% by 2034, with over 62,000 job openings a year. Abilene Christian University
• The projected job growth for home health aides is projected to grow 17% by 2034, with about 765,800 jobs opening annually. Abilene Christian University
• The CDC's Total Worker Health initiative now includes a hierarchy of controls for reducing psychosocial risks, starting with better job design and supervisor training, not just mindfulness sessions. Your Company Name
• As the U.S. population gets older, the demand for health care jobs will keep growing. Marketplace
• UPS will be cutting 30,000 operational jobs in an attempt to limit its number of Amazon shipments and instead focus on more profitable areas of business like healthcare customers. Newsweek
• Most people who spoke to Business Insider over the past year have jobs that pose little direct risk to their physical health. Business Insider
• McKinsey identifies a viable recovery pathway: Beyond 2027, the transition of uninsured individuals into employer-sponsored coverage as they gain eligibility through current employment or seek new positions offering health benefits will support provider margin recovery. DistilINFO Publications
• The U.S. could lose 96,000 full time physicians in 2026 and 55% of the healthcare workforce reports that they are considering leaving their job within 2027. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A

Last updated: 12 April 2026