If you are looking to enter the healthcare industry, you need more than just admissions requirements and step-by-step guides. You need to catch up on what’s happening in healthcare and that changes all the time.
The HealthcareDegree.com blog tackles topics relevant to both those joining the healthcare field and those already working within it. From updated salary figures to ongoing regulatory battles to interviews with professionals, we cover the issues that matter. Check out some of the posts below to learn more about where the healthcare industry is at right now, where it is headed, and how it all affects you.
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Racism in the War on Drugs: The Crack-Cocaine vs. Opioid Epidemics
October 7, 2026The opioid crisis in the United States began with the over-prescription of opioids in the 1990s, with pharmaceutical companies skirting concerns that patients could become addicted to opioid pain relievers. As a result, healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates, which led opioids to become the most prescribed class of medications in the country.
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2027 Most Affordable Online Pediatric NP Programs (PNP)
September 24, 2026To help students find affordable online pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) programs, we’ve outlined the top 30 most affordable in-state and out-of-state online PNP programs in 2027.
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2027 Most Affordable Online Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Programs (PMHNP)
September 24, 2026To help students find affordable online psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) programs, we’ve outlined the top 30 most affordable in-state and out-of-state online PMHNP programs in 2027.
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Food Is Medicine: Interview with an Expert
September 21, 2026Food Is Medicine is the programmatic embodiment of an elegant idea: since there’s a clear link between nutrition and health outcomes, nutrition should be part of the healthcare system.
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Healthcare Career Scholarship Guide for 2027
September 11, 2026High-quality education comes at a price. Fortunately for students in health-related careers, there are ample opportunities available for mitigating these financial burdens.
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Does 3D Bioprinting Work? Insights & Applications
August 19, 2026At first glance, 3D bioprinting might seem like a concept straight out of a science fiction novel. The notion that we can now print living tissues, organs, and constructs using bio-inks and printers is a groundbreaking leap in medical science.
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Recognizing and Fighting Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals
August 10, 2026Healthcare is one of the most meaningful careers a person can choose, and one of the most demanding. Long hours, high-stakes decisions, and near-constant exposure to human suffering take a toll.
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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: What Healthcare Workers Should Know
July 21, 2026On April 16, 2026, coinciding with MAPS’s 40th anniversary, the White House signed an executive order to accelerate research into the therapeutic benefits of LSD, MDMA, psilocybin, and other psychedelic drugs.
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Best Allied Health Degrees in 2026-2027
June 15, 2026The allied health field is rapidly expanding, offering diverse career opportunities for those interested in healthcare beyond traditional roles like doctors and nurses. Allied health professionals are integral to the healthcare system.
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Immunization Awareness Month: An Advocacy Guide for Vaccinations
April 1, 2026August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to educate the public on the importance of vaccinating people of all ages. In light of the pandemic, this message is more important than ever.