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.
STAY INFORMED MHA Newsroom
All News
July 1, 2026
HRSA Opens Rural Residency Development Grant Opportunity
The Health Resources and Services Administration released the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program under funding opportunity number…
Read article: "HRSA Opens Rural Residency Development Grant Opportunity"
June 26, 2026
Judge Temporarily Blocks Student Loan Limits For Health Care Professionals
In its 2025 reconciliation package, Congress capped aggregate student borrowing at $200,000 for professional degrees and $100,000 for graduate…
Read article: "Judge Temporarily Blocks Student Loan Limits For Health Care Professionals"
June 24, 2026
MHA Publishes Annual Workforce Report, Interactive Dashboards
The Missouri Hospital Association published its 2026 Workforce Report and associated statewide and regional workforce data. This year’s release…
Read article: "MHA Publishes Annual Workforce Report, Interactive Dashboards"
June 22, 2026
MHA, SLMHC Externship Connects Educators, Health Care Professionals To Strengthen Workforce Pipeline
To strengthen Missouri's health care workforce pipeline, the Missouri Hospital Association and the St. Louis Metropolitan Hospital Council convened…
Read article: "MHA, SLMHC Externship Connects Educators, Health Care Professionals To Strengthen Workforce Pipeline"
GET INVOLVED Events & Education
All Events
Jul
13
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…
Jul
28
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…
Aug
6
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…
Aug
27
2026 Preceptor Academy
The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…
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.