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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May 4, 2026
DOE Issues Final Rule On Updated Definition of “Professional Student”
The Department of Education released a final rule on April 30 to define “professional student” and “graduate student,” which determines federal…
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April 20, 2026
CMS Issues Clarification On NATCEP/CEP Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a clarification regarding Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program and Nurse…
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April 15, 2026
MHA Helps Build Missouri’s Health Care Workforce Pipeline Through Events, Resources
Strengthening Missouri’s health care workforce starts with early exposure among students, strong partnerships and clear pathways into health careers…
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March 12, 2026
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Through April 9
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s Nurse Corps Scholarship Program is accepting applications through 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April…
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GET INVOLVED Events & Education
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Jun
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2026 Preceptor Academy
The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…
Jun
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Expanding Rural Medical Clerkships in Missouri
This one-hour virtual event will provide Missouri health care leaders with an overview of rural medical clerkship opportunities and their impact…
Jun
5
23rd Annual Health Care Leadership Series
Step into leadership with confidence! Gain skills, tools and a strong network to lead change in today’s evolving health care landscape.
Jul
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23rd Annual Health Care Leadership Series
Step into leadership with confidence! Gain skills, tools and a strong network to lead change in today’s evolving health care landscape.
Explore the 2025 Workforce Report
Get insights into Missouri’s health care workforce — from current challenges to future opportunities. Discover key data, trends, and strategies shaping the path forward for hospitals and providers statewide.