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Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA

Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA
Q4 2011 - Market Summary

After a robust Q3, the near-term demand for health care workers in the Sacramento area fell back to where it has been for much of the year during the last quarter of 2011. Of note during the quarter, UC-Davis Medical Center opened a new, $22 million pediatric intensive care unit, nearly twice as large as its previous unit with 24 pediatric ICU beds vs. 16 before. Also of note, Sutter Medical Center Sacramento said it would eliminate or reduce hours for 17 FTEs and Radiological Associates of Sacramento announced that it would layoff 39 in its diagnostic imaging division.

On a comparative basis, the Sacramento health care labor market weakened during Q4. Its LMPI score of 44.7 was down 41% from Q4 compared to the national composite of 52.9, up 6% from the prior quarter.

Q4 Workforce Announcements

Sutter cuts jobs, shifts staffing as it trims costs. December 16, 2011
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento is chopping away at its work force again and will eliminate or reduce hours for 17 full-time positions.
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/print-edition/2011/12/16/sutter-cuts-jobs-as-it-trims-costs.html

Imaging firm cuts centers, workers. December 9, 2011
Sacramento’s largest private radiology group has laid off 46 people - the first layoffs in the company’s 94-year history. Radiological Associates of Sacramento Medical Group Inc. said the Dec. 2 cuts represent 5 percent of its work force. The layoffs include 39 staff in the diagnostic imaging division and seven in administration or billing. Two MRI centers will close.
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/print-edition/2011/12/09/imaging-firm-cuts-centers-workers.html

Sutter Roseville Medical Center. December 2, 2011
Sutter Health is adding 15 beds to Sutter Roseville Medical Center’s inpatient physician rehabilitation center, the Sacramento Business Journal reports. As part of the $8.6 million project, Sutter will hire about 20 additional nurses and therapy staff.
http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2011/12/2/california-hospital-news-roundup-for-the-week-of-december-2-2011.aspx?topic=hospitals#ixzz1hxqhq2wf
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/print-edition/2011/11/25/sutter-roseville-expand-rehab-center.html

UC-Davis Children’s Hospital, Sacramento. November 18, 2011
UC-Davis Medical Center opened a new, $22 million pediatric intensive care unit that is nearly twice as large as its previous unit, the Sacramento Business Journal reports. The new facility — which is located on the campus of UC-Davis Children’s Hospital — will increase the number of pediatric ICU beds from 16 to 24. The new unit also has larger, single-patient rooms with a sleeping sofa for families.
http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2011/11/18/california-hospital-news-roundup-for-the-week-of-november-18-2011.aspx?topic=hospitals#ixzz1hxqzZqO3
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2011/11/16/uc-davis-opens-pediatric-intensive-care.html

Previous market news

Hospitals and Health Systems

Source: US News & World Report

Education Program Expansions and Closures

No notable education program expansions or closures announced during Q4 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 Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA market.

Source: www.census.gov accessed 1/1/2012

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 Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA market.

Source: www.bls.gov accessed 1/1/2012

Additional Factors Influencing HWS Labor Market PulseTM Index

  • U.S. Census Bureau Population 2,109,832, #25 largest market
  • U.S. Census Bureau Population #191 oldest market
  • U.S. Census Bureau Population Growth 17.4%, #53 fastest growing market
   

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