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The Future of Healthcare: Trends, Technology & New Skills for Success

May 21, 2019 

Advancements in technology have changed the way consumers manage their own healthcare and interact with medical providers. A recent survey from Morning Consult found that 34% of U.S. adults currently track or manage their health using a mobile app. Specialized care delivery facilities are on the rise, and new tech trends are making healthcare more personalized than ever. In addition, telehealth technology allows patients to access health services, such as virtual appointments, from the comfort of their homes. Healthcare professionals must adopt these trends and technologies — such as outpatient care centers, precision medicine, predictive analytics, and real-time data visualization […]

A Guide to Children’s Mental Health

May 21, 2019 

Understanding childhood mental illness is important for supporting children and helping to treat the conditions that affect them. This resource is intended to help parents, educators, and other adults better understand childhood mental illness, and to provide them with resources to help a child in need seek a diagnosis and treatment for their condition. This piece will cover everything from childhood mental health statistics to the most common mental health disorders and their potential causes, as well as the appropriate treatment strategies for each condition. Note: This resource is not a substitute for the advice or diagnosis of a condition by […]

The Future of Media: Concepts and Trends for Communication Professionals

May 20, 2019 

Communication is more diverse than ever, whether it’s personal discussion with friends, family and colleagues or a large brand’s messages to a consumer base. The mainstream introduction of the internet in the early 1990s brought new and exciting communication methods, including digital media channels that allow users to share messages more quickly and across greater distances. These advances in technology paved the way for digital media to have a major influence on how businesses and brands create relationships with their customers. They have also impacted traditional communication professions. The result is new job titles and a new landscape for what […]

The Internet of the Future Will Be Bigger, Faster, Safer, and More Private

May 15, 2019 

Internet technology is no longer in its infancy. Spotty dial-up connectivity has given way to broadband, and the days of relying on wired connections are long gone, with many devices now able to connect to the web via wireless hubs. Yet despite the internet’s role in driving business and connecting the masses more easily than ever before, it still has its fair share of challenges. The fast-paced change of technology has raised some concern among cyber security experts, who note that businesses that aren’t moving quickly enough to identify and patch security vulnerabilities are at risk of data breaches. Business […]

New Mental Health Trends and the Future of Psychiatry

May 13, 2019 

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one-fifth of adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness. If you’re passionate about helping others, there are a number of rewarding opportunities that could allow you to make a difference in people’s lives and help establish the mental health trends of the future. Mental health is gaining visibility and services are becoming more accessible, creating a growing need for psychiatrists — medical doctors who specialize in treating mental illness and a range of disorders that affect people of all ages. Also in high demand are the services of non-physician […]

A Look at the Future of IT Jobs

May 10, 2019 

It’s no surprise that as technology becomes more integral to our lives, corresponding IT jobs are in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the computer science and IT industry to grow by 13% between 2016 and 2026. In addition, more people are graduating with information systems degrees, and are ready to enter the rapidly expanding and dynamic world of careers in IT. If you’re excited by the prospect of working in IT, the future landscape represents rewarding opportunities. As you look to the future of the IT industry, the trends that are shaping it, and how […]

The Future of Public Health: Skills for Helping Communities Thrive

May 10, 2019 

The future of public health impacts all of us. Whether we live in big cities or rural towns, we all rely on the expertise of public health workers to improve the safety and well-being of our communities. And if you’re intrigued by the prospect of having a positive impact on the future of public health, you’re not limited to a clinical role. Non-clinical careers are diverse and include roles like preventive health educators, researchers, social workers, first responders, public health advisors, nutritionists, sanitation workers, community health workers, and more. Each of these career paths provides an excellent opportunity for people […]

Digital Technology and Schools of the Future

May 10, 2019 

Imagine a classroom where the entire history class puts on headsets and experiences ancient Greece. With digital technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), this is not just for schools of the future — it is closer to reality than you think. As new technologies are integrated into education, they may be positively shaping the schools and classrooms of the future. As online adjunct professor Kathy Schrock notes in eSchool News, “360 degree images enhance students’ skill sets in visual literacy, technology literacy, and attention to audiences.” The trick to reshaping school education lies in providing teachers […]

Future of Big Data in Business: How Data Analytics Provides Insight

May 7, 2019 

Data collection worldwide is rising at an unprecedented rate. Alongside this massive growth is a need for talented professionals who can analyze the data and draw inferences from it. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the collective sum of the world’s data could add up to 175 zettabytes by 2025. To put that in perspective, if you were to download all 175ZB using the largest hard drive available today, it would take 12.5 billion hard drives to complete the task. The future of big data points to more digital growth, and almost every industry depends on how information is […]

Exciting Accountant Technology for the Future

May 7, 2019 

Technological trends have changed how professionals conduct business and will continue to shape the future of every industry, including accounting. Businesses measure success in numbers, which is why accountants are in such high demand. However, if you choose to pursue an accounting degree and advance on this career path, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest technologies that can make your professional life easier — and make you a better accountant. Being adaptable, future-focused, and comfortable with accountant technology can help you stand out in this highly competitive field. Accounting technology trends to keep up with Whether […]