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New York City Medical Schools Encourage Diversity by Reducing Student Debt
Becoming a physician is a lofty dream for many. One that includes a top education, respectability and great compensation. However, compensation is complicated for physicians, especially considering the cost of medical school. Four years of medical school can cost about $250,000, leaving the average student with $190,000 in student debt at graduation. If you add on to this the cost of living, the interest accrued on debt while in residency and […]
5 Healthcare Trends to be Grateful for
The healthcare industry continues to expand to meet the needs of an aging and growing population. There is an increasing demand for healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, technologists, coders, and leaders. While some workforce shortages exist, there have been many advancements and innovations to help fill in the gaps. These are some of the healthcare […]
Ten Critical Trends Impacting Healthcare in 2018
Now that the eventful healthcare year of 2017 is behind us, what can we expect from the healthcare industry in 2018? Last year, healthcare faced many changes. In 2018, the rate of change will increase as healthcare continues to evolve. Entering the year 2018, these are some of the emerging trends to watch: 1. Continuing […]
Globalization and Physician Movement
HOW GLOBALIZATION’S PLACEMENT OR DISPLACEMENT OF PHYSICIANS IS IMPACTING HEALTHCARE
Challenges of Quality in Behavioral Health Data
With the prevalence of mental health issues in the United States at nearly 20% of the general population, and the suicide rate rising, the stakes for improving behavioral healthcare are high. Parity, or ensuring that mental and physical healthcare are given the same support and accessibility, is a crucial goal.
Preventing Ransomware in Healthcare
For over a decade ransomware has been a threat to cybersecurity, but only recently has it become a trending topic.