Data & Research
About MHC Insight
As the healthcare industry navigates various challenges, sustaining a strong workforce is a top priority. MHC Insight delivers focused healthcare workforce research by combining publicly and privately available data on trends to create a robust understanding of challenges and opportunities. We provide deep analysis on complex issues using our team’s combined workforce development expertise and strong understanding of education systems and employer challenges. By pairing data-driven insights with an understanding of the needs of healthcare professionals, MHC Insight helps academic institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and policymakers meet real community needs.
Workforce Trend Projections
MHC Insight offers current, actionable labor market data on specific health occupations as well as projections to help your organization plan for the future.
Research on Healthcare Professionals' Experiences
We deploy a range of methodological tools (surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.) to understand employees’ lived experience in the healthcare field and explore potential solutions to persistent problems.
Evaluation of Workforce Solutions
MHC Insight leverages mixed-methods study designs to evaluate if various workforce solutions or programs meet established goals.
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In addition to the services listed above, MHC Insight also offers consulting on research projects, data analysis, and policy analysis. Our team combines deep industry expertise with rigorous analysis to deliver clear, actionable insights that help organizations make informed decisions with confidence. From workforce supply and demand modeling to program evaluation and strategic planning, we turn complex data into practical solutions.
Whether you’re shaping policy, strengthening your workforce pipeline, or planning for the future, our team is here to provide the data and guidance you can rely on.
For further information on how we can assist with your next research endeavor, please contact us.
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).
2025 Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index
The Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive index that assesses the “health” of 36 healthcare occupations in Michigan. Combining data from Lightcast, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education – MHC Insight was able to systematically rank healthcare occupations on four inputs - wages, growth, shortages, and turnover - to determine how each occupation is faring in our economy.
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.
