NEWS FLASH!
Positive Forecast for
Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare workers don't have to worry about
the rising unemployment rate in the United States. They
work in one of the few industries estimated to grow rapidly
in the next few years. This is directly related to the increasing
age of one of the largest populations in the U.S., the baby
boomers.
The baby boomers are currently between the
ages of 39 and 57. As the baby boomers get older, their
medical needs will increase, creating an enormous amount
of insurance paperwork and documentation. To combat this
forecasted growth, medical facilities across the nation
are increasing the number of Medical Billers, Coders, and
Administrative Assistants they have on staff. This hiring
increase is expected to continue for years to come and is
making the healthcare industry one of the top industries
to work in.
Source: Wall Street Journal. Edition: Sunday,
March 16, 2003
