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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Health Careers on the Rise: Roles in Combating Opioid Addiction
February 12, 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.
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Online Healthcare MBA Programs Ranked by Affordability (2026)
November 13, 2025These online programs ranked by affordability can be a viable alternative to more expensive programs while still receiving an excellent education and providing the flexibility working professionals need to balance work, family, and higher education demands.
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National Health Center Week 2025: An Advocacy Guide for Providers
July 29, 2025Community health centers, which are also known as Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or community clinics, are a vital force for widening healthcare access, reducing inequality, and improving health equity in America.