Editor’s Note: The documentary career is as demanding and taxing as it is rewarding. On the one hand, there are the occasional honors, accolades, fellowships and grants, along with the impetus that your work can make a transformative difference in both moving the art form forward and making substantive social change. But the documentary profession […]
As a healthcare professional, you already understand the importance of communicating with patients and helping them understand the value of a proactive approach to their health. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to reach patients or potential clients unless they’re in your office and you have their undivided attention. Whether you’re a physician, nutritionist, physical therapist, […]
Mental health has increasingly become a significant part of the national conversation. More people are opening up about their struggles with mental illness and talking about the importance of looking out for themselves. There’s been a drastic increase in adverse mental health conditions like depression and anxiety during the pandemic. As the world starts to open back […]
As the most trusted professionals in the U.S. who regularly make critical decisions that can impact the life and death of their patients, nurses are in tremendous positions of power. But with this power, there are significant obligations and responsibilities. “Real-world health care practice is complicated, and nurses find themselves facing ethical dilemmas on a […]
If you’re a detail-oriented person who’s looking for an entry-level position in the health care industry, then a career as a medical records specialist may be for you. There were 194,300 medical records specialists employed in the U.S. in 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports, and the number of jobs is growing. The BLS projects […]
In a 2022 report titled “The Next Frontier of Care Delivery in Healthcare,” McKinsey estimates that outpatient and ambulatory settings will grow more than 5% a year from 2021 to 2025. One of the main factors driving this growth is the increasing number of patients and physicians who are finding that many types of care […]
Changes in health care happen with each administration, each economic upturn or downturn, and with the demographics of the nation. Here are seven trends in health care to watch if you’re in the field or considering a health care career. 1. AI in Health Care The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous across all […]