🩺 Health Skills #8
HolonIQ is tracking reskilling and upskilling efforts essential for a rapidly evolving health sector. As medical innovation, digital transformation, and shifting demographics reshape the industry, workforce development is key to enhancing skills, improving efficiency, and ensuring quality care.
This week, UNCW secured $25M in funding to launch an innovative Wilmington healthcare school. Kaiser Permanente expands junior volunteer and internship programs to inspire future healthcare workers in Hawaii. Inhibrx Biosciences secured a $150M loan from Oxford Finance to support its clinical programs and enhance strategic flexibility. The US $33B budget proposal includes investments in health care, child care, and workforce development. VC Heal Healthcare Careers offers healthcare training to 250 Ventura County residents, aiming to strengthen the local workforce and expand career opportunities. Texas State University partners with MedCerts to offer flexible online healthcare training programs, addressing workforce shortages and expanding career opportunities in the medical field.
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Healthcare Labor Market Trends
⚕️ UNCW receives its largest donation ever with a focus on healthcare. UNCW secured $25M to establish a new healthcare school in Wilmington, NC. The funding will expand educational capacity, enhance training programs, and bolster the region’s healthcare workforce development.
💊 Kaiser Permanente expands volunteer and internship programs to inspire future healthcare workers. Kaiser Permanente expands internship and volunteer programs to inspire future healthcare workers. The initiative provides hands-on experiences, mentorship, and career exploration to local youth, strengthening the community health workforce pipeline.
🚑 Inhibrx Secures $50M Loan for Clinical Programs. Inhibrx Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company, entered into a $50M loan agreement with Oxford Finance to support the clinical development of its therapeutic candidates.
FTE Staff Directly Employed by the NHS in Scotland, 2013-2023
💵 NHS Scotland's full-time equivalent staff increased by 18% from 2013 to 2023, reflecting significant investment in healthcare capacity and the ability to meet rising demand.
📈 The medical and dental staff group experienced a 29.6% increase, strengthening specialized and primary care delivery across the region.
🧑⚕️ All staff groups, including nursing, allied health, and administrative support, have grown, ensuring a well-rounded and capable workforce to improve patient care.
Upskilling/ Reskilling Intiatives
🧑⚕️ Stein’s budget proposal invests in the health care workforce, child care, and improved access. Stein’s first budget proposal decisively prioritizes healthcare by boosting funding for vital public health programs, workforce development, and hospital infrastructure, aiming to improve care quality and expand patient access statewide.
🧑🎓 VC Heal Healthcare Careers strengthens the workforce and expands opportunities. VC Heal Healthcare Careers expands training programs to boost workforce strength, create career opportunities, and address local healthcare needs, enhancing patient care quality and building a resilient, future-ready health sector.
💉 TXST enters a partnership to expand access to healthcare training programs. Texas State University (TXST) partners to broaden healthcare training access, offering enhanced curriculum options and direct career pathways. This initiative aims to address workforce shortages and secure a steady pipeline of skilled professionals.
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