One glaring discovery of healthcare reform has been the importance of education and training for both patients and healthcare workers. Medical corporations, insurance providers and regulatory agencies have realized that healthcare quality improvement depends on the willingness of everyone to learn more about patients and the systems that are designed to service them. As a result, training and development have become priorities for organizations making long-term investments in healthcare delivery.

Educating Medical Professionals and Caregivers
The typical medical professional has spent a number of years learning his job. Many recognize their learning must be ongoing. They enroll in continuing education courses yearly, some of which are required for renewed licensure.

Those who excel at their jobs have an even broader motivation for learning. They serve the patient of the 21st century, one who is often knowledgeable about his condition just by having Internet access to reputable sources. Healthcare workers have to stay educated in order to stay prepared.

Educating the Patient
Despite wider access to healthcare knowledge, the average patient may still need more training and development. For some who are coping with newly diagnosed illnesses, an educational component is vital to treatment. Successful education and training programming considers this need and integrates it into healthcare delivery.

Because the Affordable Care Act has made more people aware of their options, healthcare providers must expand training offerings in order to stay connected to its patient base. At its best this training makes room for patients and caregivers to be both learners and teachers. This approach keeps healthcare systems constantly evolve.