It’s no secret that Spokane’s largest industry is health care. Health care and social assistance jobs in Spokane County have grown by 12% over the last five years, and at 50,418 total jobs, sits 36% above the national average for an area our size. About 1-in-5 people work in health care in Spokane.
Four of Spokane County’s top 12 employers serve this industry (Providence Inland Northwest Washington, MultiCare Health System – Inland Northwest, Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, CHAS Health). These institutions are more than just providers – they’re anchors for our local economy, talent pipelines, and innovation hubs.
But what is it about Spokane that makes health care thrive? This article by Dylan Avatar is a great place to start when seeking to answer that question: Why Healthcare Innovation Thrives in Spokane…