Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] As the U.S. population gets older, the demand for health care jobs will keep growing. Marketplace
• [New] UPS will be cutting 30,000 operational jobs in an attempt to limit its number of Amazon shipments and instead focus on more profitable areas of business like healthcare customers. Newsweek
• [New] Most people who spoke to Business Insider over the past year have jobs that pose little direct risk to their physical health. Business Insider
• McKinsey identifies a viable recovery pathway: Beyond 2027, the transition of uninsured individuals into employer-sponsored coverage as they gain eligibility through current employment or seek new positions offering health benefits will support provider margin recovery. DistilINFO Publications
• The U.S. could lose 96,000 full time physicians in 2026 and 55% of the healthcare workforce reports that they are considering leaving their job within 2027. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• 55% of healthcare workers report that they are considering leaving their job within 2027. / USA Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• With 82,000 jobs added in a single month, healthcare continues to offer the most abundant opportunities in the U.S. economy. metaintro
• The importance of the LDAN Bill in tackling the inequalities faced by individuals and their families cannot be overstated, and it has the potential to make a real difference for them in Scotland across education, healthcare, and employment. JohnOGroat Journal
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17% growth in home health and personal care aide employment through 2034, with hundreds of thousands of openings each year. Homecare Homebase
• An east-west electricity grid with renewable energy will bring health, employment and economic benefits across Canada. CAPE
• The ongoing federal spending on defence, health, and infrastructure projects will lead to permanent employment growth in government contractor positions through 2026 and beyond. GovCon
• The best upcoming jobs from 2026-2030 include roles in technology (AI, big data, fintech), frontline services, healthcare, green energy, and software development, driven by global economic and technological shifts. Product Strategist | Kunal Salekar

Last updated: 15 March 2026