Healthcare Careers in demand

"More insured people means an increase in the need for different types of health services, ranging from direct care to research and maintenance of medical records, " says Tony Lee, publisher of CareerCast.com.

But Lee cautions that demand will vary by region, and job hunters should be wary of overly competitive markets, such as New York City.

Here are 12 jobs that will see the fastest growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' projections.

Annual Median Salary $86, 960

BLS Projected Growth: 62 percent

Annual Median Salary: $75, 400

BLS Projected Growth: 33 percent

Annual Median Salary: $97, 820

Annual Median Salary: $79, 860

BLS Projected Growth: 39 percent

Annual Median Salary: $66, 160

BLS Projected Growth: 28 percent

Annual Median Salary: $69, 870

BLS Projected Growth: 23 percent

Annual Median Salary: $116, 670

BLS Projected Growth: 25 percent

Annual Median Salary: $116, 440

BLS Projected Growth: 20 percent

Annual Median Salary: $55, 870