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      Dr. Julianne Malveaux Highlights NHA in The EDU Ledger Op-Ed

      Posted by John Wolfe on July 2026

      Nationally recognized, short-term credential programs offer a viable solution to the nationwide shortage of allied-healthcare professionals. 

      In her recent op-ed with The EDU Ledger, "Short-Term Credentials, Not Just Degrees, Are Essential to Closing the Healthcare Workforce Gap," Dr. Julianna Malveaux highlights some of NHA's recent research into how employers value nationally-recognized credentials. 

      She mentions in greater detail how these credentials are addressing the healthcare workforce shortage head-on by providing accessible pathways to job readiness. 

      Read the entirely of Dr. Malveaux's op-ed here.

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