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Will The President’s Job Bill Hurt Healthcare Jobs

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In light of President Obama’s recent speech outlining his plan to create jobs, critics on both sides of the isle question whether or not his plan will be helpful or harmful. Even in unlikely sectors like health care, there is speculation that the Obama bill could be a job killing one. According to industry experts, health care is one of the few sectors that have continued to add jobs despite a persistent economic downturn – about 74,000 in 2010. The problem with the Obama bill is its effect on Medicare and Medicaid.

Impact of Cuts on Healthcare Jobs

Of the previously mentioned is 74,000 healthcare jobs added last year, almost 40% were in the field of assisted living. It is a field which accounts for a fair amount of growth in the overall industry as the American population continues to age. Unfortunately, the vast majority of patients who utilize assisted living do so on Medicare and Medicaid dollars. If the President’s plan is successful in cutting spending for Medicare and Medicaid programs, it could jeopardize the health of many assisted living facilities to the point that they will be forced to close.

Causing further concern is the implementation of universal healthcare beginning in 2014. That law, which was signed back in 2010, may also result in drastic cuts in government medical spending. Hospitals all over the country that depend on government funding for a variety of purposes will have to realign their budgets, forcing them to reduce their workforces. It seems as though a perfect storm may be on the horizon that could spell disaster for the healthcare industry.

The Other Side of the Story

On the other hand, some healthcare industry officials don’t believe the jobs bill will have an effect on healthcare jobs – even if Medicare and Medicaid are cut drastically. They cite the fact that people still need healthcare services, whether or not the government helps them pay for them. Resourceful Americans will find a way to get their healthcare and to make sure it’s paid for. And even in cases when that’s not possible, we are not a nation that allows our people to suffer unnecessarily. As long as there are people, there will be healthcare jobs.

Those who take this view point to countries like Germany and France where governments have realized they need to stop spending so much on healthcare. As a result, private enterprises have begun to spring up to fill in the gaps. And they are hiring.

Despite the potentially bumpy road ahead, health care facilities are continuing to add jobs. As mentioned previously, healthcare is one of the few industries that have continued to grow over the last couple of years, and statistics from the federal labor department indicate that the need for workers will only continue to grow over the next 5 to 10 years. Healthcare jobs will always be available; the only question is what types of jobs they will be. Only time will tell.

China Healthcare Continues Robust Growth

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The Chinese healthcare industry has shown outstanding growth over the last few years. Ever since the reform process, the investment activities in Chinese healthcare sector have grown at a healthy growth rate and this has helped the sector posting better results than expected. As per our research on the sector titled -China Healthcare Sector Analysis-, healthcare spending in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 18% during 2010-2012.

In present industry scenario, most of the healthcare services in China are presently provided by the government and expansion of these services after reform has created huge demand of drugs, medical devices and equipments in the country. Moreover, the demand in other associated segments like health insurance and healthcare IT services has also increased robustly. In this regard, the report provides a complete analysis of the impact of healthcare reform on the Chinese healthcare market. We expect that the demand in emerging segments like OTC drugs and biopharmaceuticals will also post healthy growth rates.

The report studies the Chinese healthcare market by diving it into three major segments i.e. pharmaceuticals, medical devices and health services. Out of these three segments medical device market is expected to outperform the other segments. Our research gives a complete and statistical overview on all the three segments. Besides this, the report thoroughly studies the competitive landscape of the industry and provides valuable information to clients.

-China Healthcare Sector Analysis- is an outcome of extensive research and prudent analysis of the concerned sector done by our industry experts. The report is also supplemented with forecasts on the respective industries and also gives a complete demand and supply analysis of the Chinese healthcare services market. It covers various industry bottlenecks that are restraining the growth of the industry. Thus, it presents a true and unbiased picture of the Chinese healthcare industry, which will prove to be useful to the clients while making investments and joint ventures in the market. For FREE SAMPLE of this report visit:

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The Evolution Of Healthcare Services & Software Development

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How Healthcare Industry has evolved till now?

Digitization of the healthcare system has been an inevitable change just like in any other industry. Any organization when it expands, irrespective of the industry, needs to manage a lot of internal departments for coordination & smooth operations. In healthcare industry for example, there are a lot of challenges that requires the role of Healthcare Business Intelligence.

Adoption of IT came in different phases in the industry. Healthcare Software Development changed & improved with every phase.

The first phase brought technology into tasks which were repetitive and could do with standardization & automation like software for accounting & HR ( which includes payroll, hiring, reimbursements etc.).

Then came the phase where IT was evolved in two major ways. Firstly there was better coordination between various departments within an organization. And, secondly healthcare companies could easily integrate with their suppliers thus helping them a great deal in supply chain management. The healthcare application services & software that was introduced then may not have made an impact immediately, but was certainly a foundation for the healthcare software development in the years to come.

The third phase which is the ongoing phase for those looking after healthcare business intelligence. Many organizations have entered into this phase where there is complete digitization of processes & channels. The technology today has more power than in simply help in complete normal functions of an organization. technology has enabled people to do the tasks more valuable for them, letting the healthcare application services , say in the healthcare industry, take care of the rest.

The third phase focused more on the needs & convenience of the patients and less on the processes unlike the first two phases. This helped build a fully integrated & proper digitized healthcare system.
Now that even the patients are getting the hang of the healthcare IT system and in fact finding it more handy, it’s time institutions to get completely acquainted with technology and go all in.

It’s incorrect if hospitals and other healthcare institutes still believe that patients don’t want to utilize healthcare application services as it involves medical care which is a sensitive issue, and only use them specific cases. On the other hand, the lack of use of services is due to the nature of the services provided & not medical care. What is needed then isn’t a change of mindset, which has already taken place after the digitization of every other industry, but to bring improvement in the healthcare software development.

Rising E-health Services Boosting Us Healthcare It Market

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US healthcare IT market is witnessing significant growth from the past few years. The market is propelling on the back of rising number of E-health services in the country. The use of E-health services is increasing due to rising penetration of internet and broadband in the country. Further, the E-health market is performing on the back of rising adoption of market components, such as EHRs/EMRs, health information exchanges (HIE) and e-Prescription. In addition, the government is also talking various initiatives to develop the E – health market in the country. Besides, the e health market will continue to grow in the coming years due to rising health concerns and increasing awareness among population. Therefore, considering the above factors, it is projected that the US E-healthcare market will grow at a CAGR of around 11% during the forecast period 2013-2017.

According to our research report, US Healthcare IT Market Outlook to 2017, the market is growing tremendously on the back of technology advancements and strong government support. Rising opportunities in remote patient monitoring and medical imaging information system are also propelling its growth. Our report provides the detailed analysis of healthcare IT market performance including its segment such as healthcare IT hardware, healthcare IT software and healthcare IT services.

In addition, it also covers the study of components of the market including M-health, remote patient monitoring and medical imaging information system. It also provides the thorough analysis of emerging trends that are boosting the healthcare IT market in the country. Further, the report also includes analysis of potential growth areas of the market along with regulatory framework.

Our report, US Healthcare IT Market Outlook to 2017, offers the detailed analysis of key market players that will help the client to have an understanding of the competitors in the Industry. Additionally, we have also covered the key developments of these players in the country. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive look at the sectors past, present, and future scenario.

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Mobile aggregation and healthcare a potent combination

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Mobile aggregation provides a way of combining business with wireless communication. Not only corporate companies can benefit from this partnership, but also health care providers and their partners.

Doctors, medical aid schemes, clinics, pharmacies and hospitals all have an important role to play in the health care industry. For them, communicating timely and effectively with patients isn’t a luxury, but extremely necessary. Thus, having the option of corresponding with their clients via cell phone could make a world of difference to the quality of the service they provide.

The following are examples of how healthcare workers can use mobile aggregation to their advantage:

A clinic can send a text to remind a mother when her baby’s next vaccination is due.

A pharmacy can notify a client that their subscription is up for renewal, or that their subscription is packed and ready for collection. They can also alert patients to in-store promotions.

A medical aid provider can send a complete statement to a client’s handset with a clear breakdown of what they owe, or alert a client when a payment was made to their health care provider.

A doctor can remind a patient on chronic medication to regularly take their pills or test their blood sugar.

In turn, patients can also use mobile aggregation to their advantage. They can:

Send a message to make or cancel appointments.

Text non-emergency questions to their doctor.

Pay their medical bills by using their cell phones.

Ask for statements or updates relating to their transaction history.

The reason that mobile communication between a patient and their healthcare providers can be so successful, is because people usually don’t go anywhere without their cell phones. Also, receiving a message on your phone is less intrusive than a call. By making use of things like SMS, MMS, USSD and Mobile Billing, patients can receive only the best treatment and their health care providers can manage this at a fraction of the cost.

Mobile aggregation adds undisputed value to any industry. Partner it with health care services and you have a potent combination that benefits all the parties involved.

Thalia Brssow is a copywriter for Integrat Mobile Aggregation Services – a leading WASP aggregator in South Africa.