Healthcare & Medical Schools in Louisiana
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana faces the challenge of rebuilding its healthcare system. The healthcare industry offers an opportunity to participate in rebuilding efforts while entering a field with strong job prospects.
Filling the Healthcare Void
According to a 244-page report prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the Louisiana Recovery Authority, major aspects of Louisiana healthcare in need of post-Katrina attention include:
- Emergency preparedness and recovery
- Workforce and educational needs
- Healthcare system design
If you're curious about the extent of Louisiana's need, consider this: the PricewaterhouseCoopers report cites an estimated 11,000 vacant Louisiana healthcare jobs in 2004--and that was before Katrina prompted an exodus of Louisiana workers.
Educational Programs
All of this creates demand for a trained healthcare workforce. If you want to help meet this demand, consider some of the educational programs available to Louisiana students, including:
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Insurance and Coding
- AAS in Healthcare
- MBA in Healthcare Management
Given the needs of Louisiana's healthcare system, these programs offer not only career opportunities, but a chance to play a significant role in rebuilding the state.