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Workforce Strategies That Are Working for Your Peers
As America’s health care system continues to face significant workforce shifts, hospital leaders are accelerating workforce strategies they began developing before the pandemic.
From new staffing models and education pathways to technology governance and organizational design, leaders are meeting today’s workforce demands and preparing for what’s next. Learn about their strategies in the 2026 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan.
Drawn from the latest reports, expert insights and hospital and health system success stories, it offers a practical guide to navigating the future of your workforce. Real-world cases from dozens of organizations, including Atrium Health, Mayo Clinic and Corewell Health, deliver actionable ways to:
- Redesign staffing models and workflow with team-based approaches.
- Build the foundation for AI to deliver value.
- Improve engagement and well-being.
- Redefine workforce needs and roles.
- Support a multigenerational workforce.
For a high-level, two-page overview of the state of the health care workforce, download this Executive Summary of the 2026 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan.
Download this AHA members-only presentation to share key points from the 2026 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan with your colleagues or other audiences.
Key Shifts Transforming the Health Care Workforce
The 2026 Health Care Workforce Scan reveals four fundamental factors propelling core changes in the workforce.
Taking Action to Redesign Staffing Models
Team-based care models are seeing renewed investment as hospitals move toward more collaborative care delivery.
Building the Foundation for AI to Deliver Value
AI continues to expand, but it works best when paired with redesigned processes.
Redefining Workforce Needs
Organizations are upskilling existing team members and adding new positions to fill roles that require digital fluency.
Supporting a Multigenerational Workforce
Organizations that are better positioned to retain early-career clinicians and sustain their four-generation workforce in the long term make employee engagement a key strategic priority.