Industry Trends for Healthcare

1. What trends can healthcare professionals expect to
see in 2016? The Affordable Care Act will continue to
have an impact, as will the increased use of big data
and technology.
Kelly®
is pleased to offer you this brief outlook on
the most significant workforce trends expected to
have an impact on talent in the healthcare industry in
2016. Thanks to our ongoing discussions with leading
healthcare organizations and companies, we’re able to
provide a unique perspective on the healthcare talent
market for 2016 and beyond.
Increased demand for occupational healthcare
As a result of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, every resident
of the U.S. now has to meet an insurance requirement. With the
costs of health insurance premiums already high and continuing
to increase, healthcare benefits are a primary consideration for
workers. The financial burden on employers is steep, however,
with annual premiums for an individual exceeding $6,000 in
2014. For a family, premiums were almost $17,000. It’s only
logical then that employers are invested in keeping their
employees in good health.
This means there will be a skyrocketing demand for occupational
healthcare professionals, specifically case managers and nurse
practitioners, to provide preventative and primary healthcare in-
house or at affiliated clinics. At the same time, the demand for
wellness programs and nontraditional healthcare will continue to
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increase. It’s also important to understand that because this is
an election year, there’s an element of uncertainty surrounding
the Affordable Care Act, since political change will likely trigger
some further healthcare reforms.
Increased demand for extenders
The overwhelming numbers of newly insured, as well as the
increasing numbers of Americans with pre-existing health
conditions, places a heavy burden on hospitals. While many
have in the past provided free services for uninsured patients,
those same patients might not be able to pay their bills if they
have a high deductible.
Consequently, hospitals are looking to reduce the number of
patients they see in acute care. This involves employing more
MDs who can provide primary care. However, with an existing
shortage of primary care physicians, there will be a heightened
demand for extenders; i.e., nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, and occupational health nurse practitioners who can
instead establish relationships with patients and provide their
proactive primary care.
Virtual healthcare
An increasing number of healthcare providers offer virtual
healthcare solutions for patients who aren’t mobile or who
live in remote areas. This approach is especially effective for
patients with chronic conditions. Telemedicine solutions include
teleconferencing, emailing, texting, and interactive platforms
for data sharing. Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare
establishments are going to need IT talent to manage their
communications networks, as well as healthcare professionals
to function as telemedicine professionals. While this access is
critical for the insured, there is an associated risk for patient
privacy and protecting patient information.
ICD-10 medical coding and billing system
With the publication of the 10th International Classification of
Diseases, hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and pharmacies
will have to adapt their current computer coding system to
match the new classifications. Since this is critical to maintaining
correct, comprehensive patient records and producing accurate
billing, there will be a steep demand for professionals who are
experts on this new coding system.
To a certain extent, this will be in the hands of technology
talent who install the new system and transfer old data. At the
same time, healthcare personnel will need to be trained to
use the new system. That means there will be a high demand
for medical coders and billers that have experience with ICD-
10 coding. With the supply for this talent low and demand
high, there is an increasing need to grow or build this skill set
within organizations.
Evidence-based care
Ever-more sophisticated technology is driving the creation of
healthcare applications, devices, and wearables that collect
and analyze patient data. This allows healthcare professionals
to offer more personalized care while simultaneously offering
patients ongoing support and feedback. All of this data
needs to be transferred, stored, and analyzed securely—all
in a manner that complies with government regulations.
Technology talent will be in high demand to manage these
large patient databases.
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With the need for qualified healthcare and IT talent, your
skills are in high demand in today’s workforce. We hope that
you find our 2016 healthcare talent trends report informative,
and that you’ll consider Kelly when looking to connect with
premier healthcare organizations around the world. Visit
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