Health Care Can’t Be the Only Job in Town. But It Is: Conor Sen

The two main drivers of US economic growth right now — artificial intelligence and an aging population — are combining to make health care the most appealing career option for job seekers. The sector bucked the hiring caution that infected so many other industries last year, becoming the biggest job creator. But what happens when health care openings start drying up, too?

The economy is unbalanced at the moment. Half of the 2.2% gain in inflation-adjusted gross domestic product in 2025 came from health care and two drivers of the AI economy, information processing equipment and software. Their combined contribution was a record ...