Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.
Unit:Introduction and History of Modern Health Care in the U.S.
Lecture:Components of Health Care Delivery and Finance
Slide content:The Health Care Industry One of the largest industries in the U.S. and rapidly growing in employment 2014 - 18.0 million jobs for wage and salary workers Estimated to grow to 21.9 million jobs by 2024 Top four fastest growing job categories Home health care services Outpatient care centers Offices of other health practitioners Other ambulatory health care services 12
Slide notes:The health care industry is one of the largest industries in the U.S. In 2014, 18 million jobs for wage and salary workers came from this industry. This is estimated to grow to 21.9 million jobs by 2024. The top four fastest growing job categories include h ome health care services, outpatient care centers, offices of other health practitioners, and other ambulatory health care services. 12