Healthcare Government

So today I was compiling a list of health reform opinion and thought leaders in the executive branch of the Federal Government, and I was shocked at the number of people who work in healthcare related fields of the government.

These days, all we are hearing about is the economy. But, surprisingly, or maybe not so surprisingly, healthcare and health reform keeps popping up in every stimulus conversation and economy mention.

In the President’s FY10 budget, he allots $630 billion over 10 years to go toward Health care reform. You know what that translates, right? Jobs. Public health professionals are needed to work on preventative health, the Health and Human Services Department, and even public policy organizations. Yet, sadly, only 20% of the nation’s almost 500,000 public health professionals have the proper training and education they need to do their jobs efficiently. People with a Masters Degree of Public Health are in high demand right now! Not just in Washington, but also in your home town.

Health professionals working in the government doesn’t jut stop with the Department of Health and Human Services.

• The Department of Defense that offers healthcare to the military;
• The Department of Veterans Affairs deals with veterans and their health needs;
• The Department of Transportation deals with preventative measures to keep Americans safe on our sidewalks and roads and all sorts of other infrastructure;
• The United States Environmental Protection Agency also works to keep Americans safe from chemicals;
• United States Congress has at least one healthcare legislative assistant in every single Member of Congress’ office; and,
• There are many, many others that could be added to the list!

My point is, health professionals are needed in every arm of the government. When you check out Experience’s job board next, just take a look at all the jobs that deal with healthcare. I bet you will be amazed!