As healthcare evolves, professionals turn to digital skills for career growth: Expert

As demand for professional

healthcare

workers grows, careers in healthcare now expand beyond their conventional forms, several

industry

experts said. Telemedicine, medical research,

health

informatics, and biotechnology are among the emerging fields.
One of the experts, senior healthcare consultant and Docthub founder Dr Sandip Patel, emphasized the transformation in career trends. He said that as the health care industry continues to grow, various career options for professionals of different levels are also evolving.
"From physicians and nurses to medical technologists and health care administrators, the profession is crucial in public health as well as in medical progress," Dr Patel said.
He also said, "Healthcare is no longer confined to hospitals and clinics. The development of

digital health

platforms and AI-powered diagnostics has given birth to new careers in technology-driven healthcare solutions."

"Also, developments in artificial intelligence and

digital

health solutions are defining the future of healthcare careers," he added.
Dr Patel, stressed the need for ongoing learning, "The healthcare sector is changing fast. Professionals who continuously update their skills and specialize in new areas will have improved career opportunities in the next few years."