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
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November 13, 2026
DHSS Awards Contracts For Rural Medical Student Clerkships To 5 Organizations
The Missouri Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Center named the five organizations that received contract awards through the Missouri…
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October 14, 2026
MHA Supports Building Missouri’s Health Care Workforce Through Career Exploration Events
Missouri’s health care workforce grows when students are introduced to careers early, connected with strong partners and shown clear pathways into…
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August 28, 2026
MHA To Host Webinar About Participating In Health Care Career Day
The Missouri Hospital Association is partnering with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as the Missouri Department…
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August 24, 2026
MHA, KCMHC Invite Hospitals To Participate In Kansas City Health Care Career Event
The Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council, a partnership between the Kansas and Missouri hospital associations, invites hospitals and health…
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GET INVOLVED Events & Education
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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…
Dec
15
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…
Jan
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…
Feb
26
Health Care Career Day
Taking students inside Missouri hospitals to learn about the hottest careers in health care and engage in real world learning.
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.