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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Occupational Therapy Month 2025: Advocacy for a Growing Field
March 13, 2025Whether recovering from an injury, managing a disability, or navigating age-related challenges, occupational therapists work with clients to develop tailored strategies that improve their ability to perform meaningful activities or “occupations.”
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The Underfunding of Women’s Health Research
February 13, 2025The 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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Healthcare HR Week 2025: Advocacy & Support for Professionals
February 5, 2025One 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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Healthcare Innovations to Watch in 2025
December 3, 2024The increasing demand for healthcare services due to an aging population and a rise in chronic diseases is straining existing infrastructure. This challenge and the need for greater affordability and access, particularly in underserved communities, underscores the urgency for innovation. Technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and wearable devices, offers pathways to alleviate these pressures, but integration into current systems presents its own challenges.
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National Diabetes Month: Advancements in Prevention & Care
October 29, 2024Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the body’s inability to properly process blood glucose due to inadequate insulin production or because the body becomes resistant to insulin. This metabolic disorder is primarily categorized into two types.
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Internal Medicine Specialties & Subspecialties: What to Know
October 18, 2024While internal medicine may not possess the same flashy allure as other specialties, such as surgery or dermatology, it is an extraordinary choice for those dedicated to comprehensive patient care. Internists are often seen as detectives of medicine, focusing on the intricate details of patient health and the interplay of multifaceted conditions.
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What Healthcare Students Should Know About the Social Determinants of Health
August 16, 2024Understanding the social determinants of health is essential for healthcare professionals in providing high-quality, comprehensive care to their patients.
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Health Unit Coordinator Week 2024 – Advocacy Guide
August 12, 2024For those interested in healthcare careers, becoming a health unit coordinator is an excellent way to learn about healthcare professions while gaining valuable experience.
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The Future is Small: What is Nanomedicine?
July 17, 2024Nanomedicine is a groundbreaking field at the intersection of molecular science and healthcare, revolutionizing how diseases are diagnosed and treated at the nanoscale.
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Does 3D Bioprinting Work? Insights & Applications
May 8, 2024At 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 and technology. This innovative process transcends traditional boundaries, offering not just a new way to create and test drugs but also holding the promise of revolutionizing organ transplantation.