From the office of Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA):
Women play significant roles in the health care industry: 90% of nurses; 98% of personal and home care aids; 88% of healthcare supportive occupations; 49% of pharmacists and 32% of physicians are ALL WOMEN.
Source: the polling company(TM), inc./WomanTrend
These women and health care factoids are brought to you courtesy of the Vice-Chair’s office. As the House begins debate on HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, it is important to understand the significant role women play in health care.