Over the next 5 years, approximately 1.5 million military service members will separate from the military. As a growing industry, healthcare may hold job opportunities, especially for entry level allied health positions, that are ideal for military veterans transitioning into the civilian sector. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many veterans, including those with healthcare experience, have…
Across the US, the integration of behavioral health with primary care likely will take place under different models, at varying rates, and to varying degrees. Developing the behavioral health workforce needed for integration requires ongoing resources (including data and analysis, planning, policies, and funding) with support needed at the national, state and community levels. This…
There are approximately 20 million military veterans in the United States, among which 4.6 million are from the post-9/11 period of service. One study found that healthcare is the third most common industry in which male veterans work, and healthcare occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities for male veterans. Among Gulf War veterans, male…
Researchers analyzed 2015 data from an ongoing monthly household survey called the Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the Current Population Survey (CPS). This report investigates the socioeconomic well-being, including occupation-skill match, financial situation, and reliance on state/federal assistance programs, among individuals working in healthcare.ArrayReport Arrayhttps://depts.washington.edu/fammed/chws/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/12/Socioeconomic-Well-Being-of-Workers_FR_2016_Dec_Frogner.pdfDecember 1, 2016Array, Array, Array, Array, Array December 1, 2016
The United States (US) draws a large number of immigrants in search of better economic opportunities. As skilled professionals move from less to more developed countries, this âbrain drainâ may put the migrantsâ home countries at risk by depleting human resources for public health and healthcare. The World Health Organization calls on member nations to…
Promoting racial and ethnic diversity in the health workforce can help meet the healthcare needs of underserved and racially diverse populations. Programs aimed at increasing representation in the workforce and increasing interest in health education for certain populations may be effective solutions. This article explores the changes in racial and ethnic diversity of the health…
Entryâlevel healthcare occupations are among the fastest growing occupations in the USA. Public perception is that the healthcare industry provides an opportunity for upward career mobility given the low education requirements to enter many healthcare occupations. The assumption that entryâlevel healthcare occupations, such as nursing assistant, lead to higherâskilled occupations, such as Registered Nurse, is…
Entryâlevel healthcare occupations are among the fastest growing occupations in the USA. Public perception is that the healthcare industry provides an opportunity for upward career mobility given the low education requirements to enter many healthcare occupations. The assumption that entryâlevel healthcare occupations, such as nursing assistant, lead to higherâskilled occupations, such as Registered Nurse, is…
Promoting racial and ethnic diversity in the health workforce can help meet the healthcare needs of underserved and racially diverse populations. Programs aimed at increasing representation in the workforce and increasing interest in health education for certain populations may be effective solutions. This article explores the changes in racial and ethnic diversity of the health…
The United States (US) draws a large number of immigrants in search of better economic opportunities. As skilled professionals move from less to more developed countries, this âbrain drainâ may put the migrantsâ home countries at risk by depleting human resources for public health and healthcare. The World Health Organization calls on member nations to…
