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Doreen

(11,686 posts) Fri Mar 17, 2017, 10:18 PM Mar 2017

Has anyone done the math on how many people are

going to lose their jobs because of the major loss of heath care?

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Has anyone done the math on how many people are (Original Post) Doreen Mar 2017 OP

I haven't seen a report on that, but it is predicted many rural hospitals will close. rgbecker Mar 2017 #1

A quick internet search comes up with one estimate of PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #2

rgbecker

(4,817 posts)

1. I haven't seen a report on that, but it is predicted many rural hospitals will close.

Reply to Doreen (Original post)

Fri Mar 17, 2017, 10:29 PM

Mar 2017

If people can't afford coverage, they won't be going in for care...very simple: the work force of healthcare providers including all the admin workers will be cut.

Trump's bragging about Jobs for America takes another hit.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,811 posts)

2. A quick internet search comes up with one estimate of

Reply to Doreen (Original post)

Fri Mar 17, 2017, 11:37 PM

Mar 2017

3 million jobs will be lost. Here's a link:

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/05/obamacare-repeal-costs-3-million-lost-jobs.html

And this was back in January.

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