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Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA
Q1 2010 - Market Summary

The near-term demand for health care workers in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area slowed notably during the first quarter of 2010. Of particular note, the West Penn Allegheny Health System announced layoffs in January of 213 full-time workers, coming from all six hospitals and corporate offices. On a positive note, Westmoreland Hospital began a renovation and expansion of its ED that will add eight exam rooms among other items.

Overall, the Pittsburgh health care labor market weakened during Q1 compared to the much of the rest of the country, registering an LMPI score of 44.1, down 43% from the prior quarter vs. the national composite of 44.9, down 8% from the prior quarter.


Q1 Workforce Announcements

Westmoreland Hospital ER renovation begins. March 29, 2010
Expansion of Westmoreland Hospital’s emergency department began, a project that includes renovation of 3,700-square-feet of space and an addition of 3,400 square feet. Improvements include the addition of eight exam rooms for a total of 41 rooms and addition of a 16-slice CT scanner to enhance diagnostic capabilities.
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010/03/29/...

UPMC gets creative to make inroads in convenient care market. February 19, 2010
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is leveraging use of its doctors’ offices in adding a new twist to the region’s highly competitive convenient care market. Relying on word of mouth marketing, UPMC After Hours Primary Care Clinics began operating in Murrysville in November and in Cranberry Township in January. A third site is being considered.
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010/02/22/...

West Penn to develop suburban ‘mini-hospital.’ February 5, 2010
Within two years, hospital parent West Penn Allegheny Health System will develop a “mini hospital,” where outpatient surgery and other services will be offered. Financing and other issues have not yet been worked out and no site has been picked for the physician-run facility.
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010/02/08/…l

WPAHS lays off 213 workers. January 8, 2010
The West Penn Allegheny Health System yesterday announced that it had laid off 213 full-time workers, with the cuts affecting all six hospitals and the corporate offices.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10008/1026636-28.stm
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010/01/04/...

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Hospitals and Health Systems

Source: US News & World Report

Education Program Expansions and Closures

No notable education program expansions and closures announced during Q1 2010.

Education Programs

Source: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

Health of the Local Economy

Lower home ownership rates reduce the impact of home price fluctuations and increase the willingness of healthcare employees to relocate for better job opportunities. Below are home ownership rates for the overall Pittsburgh, PA market.

Source: www.census.gov accessed 3/18/2010

The recent rising unemployment rates create new demands for health services. Higher unemployment shifts the mix away from higher margin procedures to more primary care in the emergency room and critical care for conditions that should have been treated early at a primary care physician. In general, rising unemployment also reduces turnover and engagement of employed workers, while low unemployment tends to increase intra market churn. Below are unemployment rates for the overall Pittsburgh, PA market.

Source: www.bls.gov accessed 3/18/2010

Additional Factors Influencing HWS Labor Market PulseTM Index

  • U.S. Census Bureau Population 2,351,192, #22 largest market
  • U.S. Census Bureau Population #17 oldest market
  • U.S. Census Bureau Population Growth -3.3%, #346 fastest growing market


   

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