Health Works Commission: 2025 Report

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Title: Health Works Commission: 2025 Report
Language: English
Authors: Louisiana Board of Regents
Source: Louisiana Board of Regents. 2026.
Availability: Louisiana Board of Regents. 1201 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677. Tel: 225-342-4253; Fax: 225-342-9318; Web site: https://regents.la.gov
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 64
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Two Year Colleges
Descriptors: Labor Supply, Health Personnel, Employment Patterns, Supply and Demand, Labor Market, Salaries, Wages, Employment Opportunities, Allied Health Occupations Education, Medical Education, Nursing Education, Partnerships in Education, Community Colleges, State Universities, Public Colleges, Private Colleges
Geographic Terms: Louisiana
Abstract: Louisiana's healthcare sector is one of the state's most vital and dynamic economic pillars, not only providing essential public health services but also serving as a major driver of employment, income, and regional development. This report examines the current and projected dynamics of Louisiana's healthcare labor market to assess whether the state's workforce systems are adequately positioned to meet future demand. Specifically, it investigates the balance between labor supply and demand, identifying where shortages exist, how they vary by occupation and region, and what these trends imply for the state's broader economy.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED681122
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Louisiana's healthcare sector is one of the state's most vital and dynamic economic pillars, not only providing essential public health services but also serving as a major driver of employment, income, and regional development. This report examines the current and projected dynamics of Louisiana's healthcare labor market to assess whether the state's workforce systems are adequately positioned to meet future demand. Specifically, it investigates the balance between labor supply and demand, identifying where shortages exist, how they vary by occupation and region, and what these trends imply for the state's broader economy.