The unemployment rate of 3.9% represents 6.5 million unemployed Americans, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report for the month of April, published May 3.
Here are five things for ASC leaders to know from the report:
1. The addition of those 175,000 jobs is a downturn from the higher-than-expected growth in February and March.
2. Employment did grow in select industries, including healthcare, which accounted for one-third of overall job growth nationwide, or 56,000 jobs.
3. Ambulatory care facilities accounted for 33,000 of jobs added in healthcare.
3. Wages across all sectors increased by 3.9% compared to that of April 2023.
5. Healthcare has added an average of 63,000 jobs each month in the last 12 months.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
