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Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA
Q1 2011- Market Summary



The near term demand for health care workers in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area remained steady during the first quarter of 2011. Of note during the quarter, Excela Westmoreland opened an expanded emergency department while also announcing the closure of the former Mercy Jeannette Hospital.

On a comparative basis, the Pittsburgh health care labor market held steady during Q1, as measured by the HWS LMPI. Its Q1 LMPI score of 45.7 was up by 5% from the prior quarter yet under the national composite of 51.5.



Q1 Workforce Announcements

Excela Westmoreland opens new ER. March 1, 2011
 Excela Westmoreland Hospital on Tuesday opened an expanded emergency department, capping a year-long effort to enhance services, patient parking and ambulance access to accommodate more than 60,000 patient visits annually. With the addition, the department has 45 treatment room, up from 37.
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2011/03/01/excela-westmoreland-opens-new-er.html

Excela Health closing Jeannette campus. January 17, 2011
Excela Health will close the former Mercy Jeannette Hospital at the end of the month while relocating its medical diagnostic services to an expanded medical mall located in fast-growing North Hungtingdon Township. Fewer than 30 employees were expected to be affected by the shutdown, according to Excela. Displaced employees may find work at other system hospitals and facilities.
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2011/01/17/westmorelands-jeanette-campus-to-close.html

Heritage Valley Health System eliminates 20 positions. January 14, 2011
Heritage Valley Health System on Thursday eliminated 20 positions, including the furlough of nine people, citing “unprecedented times for health systems,”
http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2011/01/14/heritage-valley-furloughs-20-people.html

Previous market news

Hospitals and Health Systems

Source: US News & World Report

Education Program Expansions and Closures

No notable education program expansions and closures announced during Q1 2011.

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 3/29/2011
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 3/29/2011

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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