Healthcare is an enormous industry with numerous job openings for all levels of expertise ranging from full-time degree holders to entry-level positions available across the country. Health care workers are in high demand across all states.

An expanding population and an aging baby boomer generation will drive job growth in healthcare services. At present, one out of every ten jobs are found within healthcare; currently this primarily involves support occupations (medical assistants, nursing aides and phlebotomists). Physician and clinical health professional jobs will increase dramatically due to population growth as the baby boomers age further and require increased health services.

As the economy recovers, job growth in health and social assistance sectors has quickly accelerated. Nearing pre-pandemic levels, these industries now account for almost as many jobs than prior to pandemic. Hospitals and offices of physicians account for the greatest concentration of jobs followed by home health agencies and nursing homes.

As well as creating new job opportunities, healthcare jobs also provide excellent pay. Wages have increased faster than average since the pandemic ended; however, these increases remain below their levels prior to its outbreak.

The United States healthcare system is costly and varied in quality. Some regions of the country boast of excellence and innovation while other areas suffer from problems ranging from underinsurance and overinsurance rates rising much faster than inflation to transportation issues, literacy difficulties or language and cultural differences that make seeking care harder than necessary for some patients.

An integrative approach to care may provide solutions. One such model, known as co-management, is currently being tested in some clinics; under it patients receive preventive services from their primary care provider and referrals can be made when necessary to specialists if needed – all aimed at cutting costs while simultaneously improving health outcomes.

The United States is an ideal place to live and work, yet its healthcare system leaves something to be desired. While its relative affordability and quality make it attractive to health-related companies, more needs to be done to improve outcomes by increasing access to quality primary care as well as offering financial incentives that encourage preventive health practices – ultimately making us a stronger competitor internationally. What are your thoughts?