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December 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs note that new CMS data report that national health spending grew by 7.5% in 2023, economy-wide inflation has overtaken health care price increases, and health care jobs continue steady climb.

Palladian, an Altarum Company, Awarded Position on NIH PICS III Contract

Altarum announces that Palladian Partners has been awarded a position on the NIH Public Information and Communication Services (PICS III) contract. This achievement highlights Palladian's dedication to enhancing lives through strategic communication and public health initiatives.

Altarum Receives One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Contract

Altarum is pleased to announce its selection for OASIS+ contract by GSA. This prestigious contract underscores Altarum's commitment to delivering exceptional services and solutions to federal agencies.

November 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs show that a decline in GDP caused a widening gap with health care spending, health care prices have continued to increase faster than overall inflation, and health care job growth offset job losses in all other industries.

Altarum to Support USDA WIC Workforce Initiative

The USDA announced a $29 million investment to support the WIC Workforce National Strategy, an initiative designed to support WIC workforce development. Altarum will collaborate with University of Minnesota and other partners.

New Report on Barriers to Health Care for Women Veterans

The study allows VA to better understand the barriers women Veterans face in accessing VA care, the comprehensiveness of care, and progress made in reducing barriers to VA health care.

Health Care Employment Growth is Projected to Moderate but Remain Higher Than Other Industries

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) annually projects employment by occupation and industry. These data provide insight into the future of the U.S. labor force based on past demographic and economic trends. In this blog post, we analyze these projections to understand the expected changes in the health care workforce over the next 10 years. These data suggest the significant growth seen in the health care industry will continue, albeit at a slower pace.

State Health Spending Trends, 2019-2022

In this blog, we update information in these previous studies with estimates of state-level per-capita spending in 2022 and spending growth from 2019 through 2022.

October 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs show that personal health care spending was adjusted upward, health care prices have continued to increase faster than overall inflation, and health care job growth in September accounted for a smaller share of economy-wide employment growth compared to the previous year.

HRSA Selects Altarum to Lead Center for Maternal and Child Health Medicaid Partnerships

Altarum will work with HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau to enhance collaboration between federal and state programs like CHIP, Medicaid, and Title V. The aim is to improve maternal and child health by ensuring these programs work together seamlessly.

September 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs show that national health spending growth has slowed down, health care prices have continued to increase faster than overall inflation, and health care job growth was below average in August.

Unpacking Spending Patterns: Prices and Utilization in Home Health and Nursing Home Care

Recent high growth rates in spending on home health care, accompanied by somewhat lower growth in nursing home care, has led us to explore spending patterns over the past two decades in these two components of post-acute care and long-term services and supports.