Will Healthcare Jobs Rise With Upheld Verdict?

Although Americans continue to be divided on their opinions regarding the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act there seems to be one thing we can all be excited about: A predicted job surge in the healthcare field. Opposing sides continue to debate whether the ruling will help or harm job growth.

Andrew Chastain, guest writer for Witt/Kieffer, wrote that the executive search firm expects to see a 121 percent increase in chief medical officer positions openings, 43 percent growth in overall physician executive positions and a 40 percent increase in health IT positions due to healthcare reform. The firm also predicts a 29 percent increase in healthcare practice as a whole. This increase in medical positions will be needed to provide care to more insured Americans.

The GOP has voiced concerns the healthcare law actually will stall job market growth, and Republicans maintain the reform will strain rather than boost the economy, reported The Los Angeles Times.

Source: http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/healthcare-jobs-could-soar-upheld-verdict/2012-06-29