Mar 13, 2020

No evidence of job market downturn — yet

Job sites ZipRecruiter and Glassdoor both report a spike in job openings related to the spread of COVID-19. John Moore/Getty Images

Stock markets are up enough to get your attention. In some job fields, companies are actually trying to hire more right now. Health insurance and the question of a public good during the time of COVID-19.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 wreaks economic havoc, spurs health care hiring

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 13, 2020

Job websites have reported a spike in postings, from epidemiologist to registered nurse to data scientist.

The new COVID-19 tracking site went live this week, but the transition could prove difficult for hospitals.

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Is health care a "private good" or a "public good" during a pandemic?

by David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin

Mar 13, 2020

Dan Mendelson, founder of healthcare advisory consultancy Avalere Health, argues that healthcare is a legitimate public good in times of pandemics.

A sign directing visitors to the fever clinic is pictured at the entrance to the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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