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RedWedge

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11. I'd be surprised if many were lost -- more likely, fewer would be created.

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Thu May 4, 2017, 06:13 PM

May 2017

Covering fewer people might actually give employers a little breathing room to find the people they need to manage the double whammy of treating an aging population plus boomers starting to retire.

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How Many Healthcare Jobs Will Be Lost If This Repeal.... [View all] global1 May 2017 OP

NONE. Doreen May 2017 #1

Economic Policy Institute projects 1.8 million. PA Democrat May 2017 #2

A ridculous number. former9thward May 2017 #3

I updated my post with link PA Democrat May 2017 #4

Well if you believe that, fine. former9thward May 2017 #7

Actually had you bothered to look, there is an explanation for their methodology PA Democrat May 2017 #8

I did, It was total guess work. former9thward May 2017 #9

Feel free to find something that meets your standards. PA Democrat May 2017 #12

those are good jobs, too. mopinko May 2017 #5

Just the $35B/yr. for the investment and higher earner wage taxes exboyfil May 2017 #6

Several hospitals have closed in TN already... cynatnite May 2017 #10

I'd be surprised if many were lost -- more likely, fewer would be created. RedWedge May 2017 #11