Health care, job engine for state, is pulling back - Boston.com - Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

Health care, job engine for state, is pulling back

Boston.com (Aug 28 2010) Health Care
1. Over the long term, analysts say, the demand for health services and workers is almost certain to grow as aging baby boomers leave the workforce and need more care. For example, Baystate Health of Springfield, which employs more than 10,000 across its Western Massachusetts system, estimates it will need to hire about 15,000 people over the next 10 years to replace retiring workers and meet increased demand, said Jean Jackson, Baystate’s vice president of workforce planning. (Read Full Article)
  
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