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Healthcare Leads U.S. Job Growth in September 2011

There is some wildly encouraging news for those seeking jobs in healthcare in the recent US Bureau of Labor report. “The healthcare sector is creating jobs at a pace not seen in four years and is responsible for nearly one in four new jobs in the overall economy so far in 2011, new data from […]

Becoming a Hospital Unit Coordinator (Ward Clerk)

Unit Coordinators, or Ward Clerks as they are often called, are the behind the scene talent that keeps the show going, so to speak. Most employers require they possess certain skills and that they provide certain tasks while employed. To include but not limited to: clerical skills, have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, becoming responsible […]

Becoming a Hospital Administrator

A hospital is a business. It is the hospital administrator’s job to make sure that the business aspects of the hospital are running efficiently and effectively. Read on to learn more about what it takes to become a hospital administrator. Job Duties of a Hospital Administrator The following are some of the specific job duties […]

Becoming a Hospital CFO

Hospital chief financial officers bear the primary responsibility of ensuring that the overall fiscal operations of a medical facility runs smoothly. CFO’s are multifaceted professionals. Job Description According to INC.com, CFO’s are people who can create strong business strategies, act as administrative leaders, and provide in-depth analyses of financial policies that will keep an organization […]

Becoming a Healthcare CIO (Chief Information Officer)

The last few years have seen healthcare rise to top of the debate pile. The public consciousness has shifted dramatically, shinning a spotlight on a subject that used to be an afterthought for many. News programs, magazines and dinner tables have become arenas for the topic. This rise in interest has made the role of […]

Frontline: Healthcare Documentary – Sick Around the World

Frontline on PBS has produced a fascinating healthcare documentary. Best of all, it’s free to watch online. Sick Around the World explores the healthcare systems of countries around the world, and tries to suggest new solutions for America’s costly and inefficient health care policies. This film is a MUST WATCH for students and potential healthcare […]

Exposing the Barclays LIBOR Rigging Scandal (Infographic)

Since (at least) 2005, Barclay’s has been manipulating LI(E)BOR, and their traders have been allegedly pocketing $40MM A DAY betting on interest rate derivatives. If the LIBOR, one of the most fundamental metrics of our banking system can be rigged, can you imagine what other elements of our financial system are a fraud? Embed this […]

7 Things to Consider When Applying for Healthcare MBA

During the past several years, competition for open jobs posting has been stronger than ever. With more people looking for work, job seekers need do to as much as possible to make their resumes stand out from all the others on the employer’s desk. Earning an MBA in Healthcare Management will increase an applicant’s chances […]