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Health Care Jobs Surge, But Cuts Threaten Future Growth
10/4/2025
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- The U.S. health care sector added about 232,000 jobs from January to August 2025, accounting for 48% of national gains.
- Economists warn that immigration crackdowns and $910 billion Medicaid cuts could threaten future growth, potentially costing 1.2 million jobs.
- California could see up to 217,000 health-care job losses due to Medicaid cuts, while nursing and home health care would continue growing.
