Workforce Readiness and Pipelines
Enable a sustainable pipeline of people who are available, prepared and committed to work in a health care setting as a long-term career.
Workforce Initiatives
MHA's Approach to Workforce
MHA understands workforce issues remain the greatest challenge for our members. Guided by member feedback, we've developed an enhanced approach to meet members’ existing and emerging workforce challenges in these focus areas.
Empowering Environment
Develop and sustain the critical conditions in which health care employees can grow and thrive.
Workplace Safety
Create a safe and respectful environment in which the people who care for people can do their best work.
Leadership and Professional Development
Develop leaders who are skilled in the art and science of leading people.
Regulatory Optimization
Minimize the regulatory burden on hospitals while maintaining a relentless focus on the safety of the patient.
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August 14, 2026
MHA, SLMHC Invite Hospitals To Participate In St. Louis Health Care Career Event
The St. Louis Metropolitan Hospital Council, a regional office of MHA, invites hospitals and health care employers to participate in the Explore Your…
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July 31, 2026
PolicyHuddle Podcast Explores 2026 Workforce Data And Best Practices
MHA's 2026 Workforce Report helps hospitals understand the talent environment and make informed decisions about the investments needed to strengthen…
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July 24, 2026
RHTP Funds Will Help Expand Rural Maternal Health Care
The Missouri Department of Social Services, through the Rural Health Transformation Program, awarded more than $732,000 to the Missouri Doula…
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July 10, 2026
DHSS Extends Deadline For Rural Medical Clerkship Development Grant Application
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services extended the request for proposal deadline for the Rural Medical Clerkship Development grant…
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GET INVOLVED Events & Education
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27
2026 Preceptor Academy
The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…
Sep
8
2026 Preceptor Academy
The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…
Sep
22
2026 Preceptor Academy
The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…
Dec
10
Clinical Faculty Academy
Train the next generation of nurses! This two-day academy equips RNs to succeed as clinical instructors with key skills, support and CNE…
Explore Missouri Hospital Workforce Data
Access MHA’s interactive Workforce Data Dashboard to explore statewide and regional trends in hospital workforce supply, demand, vacancies and turnover.