Where Care Happens

Where Care Happens: More Options for Patients, More Opportunities for Workers

The healthcare system is evolving—and with it, the places where care is delivered are expanding. While hospitals remain essential, they are no longer the only—or even the primary—setting for many types of care.

Today, individuals, families, and older adults receive healthcare across a wide variety of environments. This shift is changing not only how patients access care, but also the types of jobs available and the skills needed to succeed in the field.

Below are some of the key healthcare settings that have grown in recent years:

Where You Work Shapes What You Do

The rise of new care settings has had a major impact on the healthcare workforce:

More Career Options
Whether you want to care for patients, work behind the scenes, or use technology to support healthcare, there are more jobs in healthcare than ever before. You could become a nurse, help people find the care they need, work in a lab, or use data and computers to improve patient health.

Different Skills for Different Jobs
Each healthcare setting needs different kinds of skills. Some jobs focus on science and medicine. Others require strong communication, teamwork, and understanding people from different backgrounds. Being flexible and willing to learn is important in any healthcare career.

Work in a Variety of Places
Healthcare jobs aren’t just in hospitals. You could work in a doctor’s office, a patient’s home, a school, a rehab center, or even in the community through outreach programs. There are many ways to be part of a healthcare team—some fast-paced, others more personal and one-on-one.

Explore Your Path

Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking a new direction in healthcare, understanding the variety of care settings can help you choose the environment and role that best matches your skills, interests, and values.

As healthcare continues to evolve, so do the opportunities to make a difference—wherever care happens.