Did you know that nurses are now part of the largest employer in the United States? That’s right, health care is now a bigger U.S. employer than retail or manufacturing. The reasons are complex, but the aging population and medical spending growth are two big factors. Read more.

Health care—a bigger employer than retail or manufacturing
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