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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Healthcare HR Week 2024: Advocacy & Support for Professionals
March 14, 2024One of the eternal challenges of any healthcare HR department is recruitment and retention. The average hospital averages a 100 percent turnover rate every five years, which hits employer bottom lines hard. In 2021 alone, the average hospital lost $7.1 million due to turnover.
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The Underfunding of Women’s Health Research
February 15, 2024The medical sciences have historically prioritized men’s health in both research and funding, often overlooking the specific health needs of women. This gender bias in medical research has significant implications: it not only neglects half of the population but also limits the overall progress in medical science. Women’s health issues, differing substantially from men’s, require dedicated study to develop effective treatments and understanding.
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Preventing Violence Against Social Workers – Advocating for Change
January 24, 2024Famed social worker Frances Perkins once said, “The people are what matter to government and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.” Today’s social workers still share Perkins’ same drive for justice for society’s most vulnerable people. But who is ensuring that social workers themselves are guaranteed quality of life?
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2024 Most Affordable Online Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Programs (PMHNP)
December 27, 2023To help students find affordable online psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) programs, we’ve outlined the top 15 most affordable in-state and out-of-state online PMHNP programs in 2024.
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Healthcare Career Scholarship Guide for 2024
December 22, 2023High-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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2024 Most Affordable Online Family NP Programs (FNP)
December 21, 2023To 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 2024.
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Future-Proof Careers in Healthcare – Fastest-Growing Fields in 2024
December 14, 2023Starting a healthcare career is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-changing industries. With continuous technological advancements and shifting patient demographics, healthcare professions offer dynamic, rewarding, and impactful careers. However, with the advent of AI and the phasing out of traditional practices, the industry is witnessing a transitional period. Picking a future-proof career is more essential now than ever.
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Guide to Physician Assistant (PA) Specialties
November 17, 2023PAs can also specialize in various fields of medicine. Specialization allows PAs to focus on a specific demographic, condition, or type of care, allowing them to develop a refined skill set and extensive knowledge.
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What Are the Top-paying Biomedical and Laboratory Careers?
October 30, 2023Learn what responsibilities medical lab careers entail, the future occupational outlooks, the general pathway to joining them, and certifications that could be earned to practice as a professional in these top-paying careers.
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Ethical Considerations in Gene Therapy
October 23, 2023Gene therapy, a cutting-edge field of medical research, holds tremendous promise for treating and preventing various genetic diseases. Technology now exists to make changes to the building blocks of DNA to edit out a disease, replace disease genetics with healthy ones, or even introduce a new or modified gene into the body to treat a disease. However, its potential has not come without controversy and ethical dilemmas.