Data & Research
About MHC Insight
MHC Insight delivers focused healthcare workforce research that goes beyond the numbers. We specialize in comprehensive surveying across clinical programs, health systems, and professional organizations, paired with deep analysis of shortages in healthcare graduate output and underdeveloped training pathways, as well as visualizations of real-time and projected industry needs. Our team combines workforce development expertise with a strong understanding of education systems and employer challenges across Michigan and nationwide. Whether informing policy, guiding academic programs, or supporting healthcare organizations, MHC Insight is the trusted source for meaningful data that
drives smarter decisions.
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Featured Resources
Behavioral Healthcare Career and Technical Education National Comparison Report
This report presents a comprehensive national scan of Behavioral Health (BH) Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs/pathways, courses, and credentials offered in 50 states and the District of Columbia, to identify opportunities Michigan can learn from, adapt, and implement. It also highlights promising practices and supplementary strategies that, when paired with new BH CTE opportunities, can further enrich students’ pathways into BH careers.
Understanding Healthcare Retention in Southeast Michigan
Turnover among healthcare workers in Southeast Michigan has reached a critical point, especially in allied health roles, exceeding both state and national averages. To better understand the factors driving this trend and to identify opportunities to strengthen retention, Michigan Health Council (MHC) undertook two interrelated research efforts in partnership with the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership (DRWP).
Behavioral Healthcare Workforce Comparison Report
This report analyzes Michigan's school-based behavioral healthcare (BH) workforce—School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Counselors—compared to that of all 51 states (including the District of Columbia), specifically focusing on other Midwest states (Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin).
2025 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Plan
MHC developed the Michigan Healthcare Workforce Plan to address long-standing and evolving challenges. Supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, this effort aims to guide the implementation of data-driven solutions to our state's healthcare workforce challenges.
