Healthcare cut 3,805 jobs in February

U.S.-based employers cut 84,638 jobs in February — 3,805 of which were in the healthcare industry, according to a March 7 report from job market research firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. 

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Here are four additional updates for ASC leaders from the report:

1. The 84,638 cuts are an increase of 3% compared to the number of jobs eliminated in January (82,307).

2. Healthcare job cuts were down 9% in February compared to last month, when 4,182 jobs were cut. 

3. In February 2023, the healthcare industry eliminated 9,749 roles. There were 61% fewer roles cut in the industry in February of this year compared to last. 

4. The healthcare industry has cut 7,987 jobs this year so far.

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