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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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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National Skilled Nurses Week 2024 – Advocacy Guide
May 3, 2024Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are often thought of as the backbone of long-term care facilities due to their crucial role in ensuring that patients receive proper attention and care.
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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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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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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.
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Healthcare Cybersecurity – What Health Information Professionals Should Know
October 12, 2023The healthcare sector has long been a major target of cyber-criminals, making up nearly 25 percent (210 out of 870) of documented ransomware attacks, but the last couple of years has seen a substantial increase in major data breaches.