08/12/2026
July Employment Insights: Healthcare stands strong in a cooling market. 📊
The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs overall in July, but healthcare remained a critical growth engine, adding 22,000 new roles.
Where did the growth happen? 📈 Ambulatory Care: +18,100 jobs (driving the sector) 📈 Nursing & Residential: +4,300 jobs ➖ Hospitals: Flat (-400 jobs)
As the broader labor market tightens, outpatient and residential care facilities continue to drive hiring demand.