Healthcare hiring growth continued in August

Ambulatory care providers added 21,900 jobs in August, including 15,200 at physicians’ offices and 4,600 at outpatient centers. Hospitals added 14,700 jobs, a promising sign as the sector continues to struggle with staff shortages and high labor costs. In July, hospitals added 13,800 jobs. 

Nursing and residential care added 11,600 jobs in August, compared with 8,700 jobs during the prior month.  

The only healthcare subsector to shed…