Legislative Action Guide - Health Care
The business of health care will rapidly increase over the next five years, which includes replacing retiring workers. In addition to the high-demand jobs for registered nurses, home health aides, medical and dental assistants, there is still a large need for radiology technicians, physical therapists and social and human service assistants. Employment growth varies between high-wage and low-wage jobs, and education requirements differ in every field.
The health care industry is also one of the most highly regulated and suffers from unsustainably low reimbursement from the government, as well as unpredictability of funding. In Orange County and throughout California, we must explore new models that will use existing resources more efficiently. The business community must partner with elected and agency officials and influential stakeholders to forge creative, consensus-based solutions to health care access and support the providers.
While the ACA may be modified, repealed or replaced under a new Administration, healthcare shall continue to grow in importance due to our aging population and the growth of technology.
