All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Pennsylvania
SMU42000006562100001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
392.07
Year-over-Year Change
3.95%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the number of employees in the ambulatory health care services industry within the education and health services sector in Pennsylvania. It provides insights into the labor market and economic activity in the state's healthcare industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Pennsylvania metric tracks the total number of workers employed in ambulatory healthcare services, which includes physician offices, outpatient care centers, and other healthcare facilities that do not provide overnight care. This data is a key indicator of the health and growth of Pennsylvania's healthcare industry.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, economists, and healthcare industry analysts to understand workforce and economic trends in Pennsylvania's medical services sector.
Key Facts
- Pennsylvania's ambulatory healthcare services industry employs over 500,000 workers.
- Employment in this sector has grown by 20% over the past decade.
- Ambulatory care accounts for over a quarter of Pennsylvania's total healthcare expenditures.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in the ambulatory healthcare services industry in Pennsylvania, which includes physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other medical facilities that do not provide overnight care.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides important insights into the health and growth of Pennsylvania's healthcare sector, which is a major driver of the state's economy. It is closely tracked by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to understand workforce and economic trends.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is used by policymakers, economists, and healthcare industry analysts to monitor workforce and economic trends in Pennsylvania's medical services sector, which informs policy decisions and market strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month delay. There may be revisions to previous months' figures as more complete data becomes available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Pennsylvania (SMU42000006562100001SA), retrieved from FRED.