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February 11, 2026

How the largest health-care education company in U.S. is addressing a growing jobs gap

Adtalem Global Education changed its name to Covista last week, a move the company says signals its ambitions in addressing the growing health-care worker gap.

How the largest health-care education company in U.S. is addressing a growing jobs gap

TL;DR

  • Adtalem Global Education has rebranded as Covista to reflect its sole focus on healthcare education.
  • Covista aims to address the critical shortage of healthcare workers in the U.S.
  • The company graduates 24,000 healthcare professionals annually, representing about 10% of American nurses.
  • Covista educates more MDs than any other U.S. school and is the top provider of doctors of veterinary medicine.
  • The name Covista combines 'community' and 'shared vision for the future of healthcare'.
  • The company is partnering with Google Cloud on an AI credentials program for healthcare professionals.
  • Covista highlights that staffing shortages compromise the quality of care, with over 8.4 million open healthcare jobs in the U.S.
  • Partnerships with employers are being used to provide tuition support and clinical training in exchange for a commitment to join the workforce post-graduation.
  • Policy changes limiting federal student loans for graduate degrees present challenges, but Covista believes these programs offer high-value investment returns.
  • The company remains optimistic due to demographic trends, including an aging population, which increases reliance on the healthcare system.

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