All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Virginia
SMU51000006562100001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
237.09
Year-over-Year Change
5.43%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks the number of all employees in the ambulatory health care services industry in Virginia. It provides insights into the state's healthcare workforce and service capacity.
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 Virginia series measures the total number of workers employed in outpatient healthcare facilities across the state. This metric is a key indicator of the health and growth of Virginia's primary care and outpatient services sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Policymakers and healthcare industry analysts use this trend to assess the supply of outpatient medical services and gauge employment dynamics in the state's healthcare system.
Key Facts
- Virginia's ambulatory healthcare services employed over 310,000 workers as of 2022.
- Employment in this sector has grown by over 25% in the past decade.
- Outpatient healthcare is a major driver of economic activity in Virginia.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in ambulatory healthcare services in the state of Virginia, including doctors' offices, outpatient clinics, and similar outpatient facilities.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the capacity and workforce of Virginia's primary care and outpatient healthcare system, which is crucial for assessing the state's healthcare infrastructure and service availability.
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: Policymakers and healthcare industry analysts use this trend to evaluate the supply of outpatient medical services and understand employment dynamics in Virginia's healthcare sector, which informs policy decisions and market assessments.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: This data series is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month lag, providing timely insights into the state's ambulatory healthcare services employment.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Virginia (SMU51000006562100001SA), retrieved from FRED.