Health Care Wages Lag as Hiring Outpaces U.S. Job Growth

Health Care Wages Lag as Hiring Outpaces U.S. Job Growth

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Health Sciences, Social Studies, Biology

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the US job market with a focus on the healthcare sector. It highlights the continuous job growth in healthcare, even during recessions, due to an aging society requiring more medical and home care. The future of jobs lies in services, particularly home healthcare, despite low wages. The video also addresses the challenges of low pay in healthcare compared to other industries, making it difficult to attract skilled workers.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector continued to grow in terms of job opportunities even during the recession?

Healthcare

Retail

Technology

Manufacturing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the increasing demand for healthcare jobs?

Globalization

Aging population

Technological advancements

Government policies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area in healthcare is rapidly expanding due to the need for in-home services?

Hospital administration

Home healthcare

Pharmaceutical sales

Medical research

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge faced by the healthcare sector despite job growth?

Lack of technology

Overregulation

High employee turnover

Low wages

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of healthcare workers is mentioned as earning only the minimum wage?

Doctors

Nurses

Home healthcare aides

Pharmacists