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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Mentors in Health: Interview with a Biomedical Equipment Technician
March 13, 2026Biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs or biomeds) form part of the healthcare technology management team in a medical facility. These vital front line workers repair and perform routine maintenance on the machines used in patient care.
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Controversial Healthcare Student Loan Changes in 2026
March 11, 2026Major changes to federal student loans are coming in 2026, and they are already sparking concern across the healthcare education landscape.
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Health Careers on the Rise: An Expert Discusses Roles in Combating Opioid Addiction
February 16, 2026While an optimistic attitude about the future is fundamental for the addiction recovery process, there are some hard realities when it comes to opiate rehabilitation, specifically when discussing heroin use.
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American Heart Month 2026: Expert Interview, Careers & Advocacy
February 10, 2026For years, cardiovascular disease has been the number one cause of death in the US as well as the leading driver of healthcare costs. Such a monumental challenge requires cardiovascular professionals coordinating to look after the heart of America.
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Health Equity 101: Meet the Lactation Consultants Working to Address Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding
January 30, 2026From pregnancy to childbirth and postpartum, Black mothers are at a disadvantage. This interview with expert Earlisha Killen explores what can be done.
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Mentors in Health: An Interview with a Pharmacist
January 14, 2026Pharmacists make people feel good again. As medication specialists, they dispense prescription medications to patients and also act as consulting experts on the safe use of those substances. This is no small task.
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2026 Most Affordable Online Pediatric NP Programs (PNP)
November 24, 2025To help students find affordable online pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) programs, we’ve outlined the top 20 most affordable in-state and out-of-state online PNP programs in 2026.
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2026 Most Affordable Adult-Gerontology NP Programs (AGNP)
November 21, 2025To help students find affordable online adult gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP) programs, we’ve outlined the top 20 most affordable in-state and out-of-state online AGNP programs in 2026.
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2026 Most Affordable Online Family NP Programs (FNP)
November 20, 2025To help students find affordable online family nurse practitioner (FNP) programs, we’ve outlined the most affordable in-state and out-of-state online FNP programs in 2026.
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2026 Most Affordable Online Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Programs (PMHNP)
November 18, 2025To help students find affordable online psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) programs, we’ve outlined the top 20 most affordable in-state and out-of-state online PMHNP programs in 2026.