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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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, easing the restrictions that have up to now limited researchers.
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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.
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Upcoding, Unbundling, and Other Forms of Healthcare Fraud
March 31, 2026Taxpayers are losing tens of billions of dollars per year to Medicaid and Medicare fraud, according to the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA).
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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.