Health IT Workforce Shortage?
Widely publicized studies predict a healthcare workforce shortage over the next 8-10 years. Numbers from The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that the Health IT workforce accounts for a significant portion of the shortfall. The BLS estimates that 51,000 health IT professionals are needed to meet projected growth in the Health IT industry. The federal government is fueling the growth...
Read More20+ Federal Healthcare Apps
The federal government has developed several mHealth offerings. A USA.gov page lists 85 federal government mobile apps and mobile websites. 21 of them, or 25%, are healthcare related. Of these, 14 are apps, 6 are mobile websites and one is offered as both an app and a mobile website. Users with mobile devices made by Apple, iPhones and iPads, have the most app choices. Of the 15 healthcare apps...
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