KCMHC

KCMHC


The Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council (KCMHC) is a partnership between the Kansas and Missouri Hospital Associations, representing around 40 hospitals in the bi-state region. It serves as a convener and resource, fostering collaboration among hospitals and with external stakeholders to improve community health. KCMHC focuses on shared solutions, community engagement and leveraging resources from both associations to shape a healthier regional environment.

This is your one-stop resource for enriching your professional journey in health care. Explore specialized programs for clinical faculty, preceptors and mentors. Discover financial aid options, detailed career descriptions and expert planning guides. Find the perfect school to launch your future.

Workforce Training

Clinical Faculty Academy

Ready to inspire the next generation of nurses? Our two-day Clinical Faculty Academy is designed to give experienced nurses the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as a clinical instructor. This program offers a unique opportunity to build a support network and strengthen the connection between clinical practice and academia, all while earning valuable continuing education hours.

Preceptor Academy

Ready to make a direct impact on the future of health care? Our Preceptor Academy is a one-day training session designed for any registered nurse or allied health employee who serves as a preceptor. This program provides you with the essential skills to effectively orient new staff, build strong preceptor-orientee relationships and positively influence the retention of health care professionals in your organization.

Crucial Learning Training Classes

Unlock your potential with our Crucial Learning training classes, exclusively for employees of our member hospitals. Master essential skills that deliver immediate and lasting change in your professional life. Our high-impact workshops empower you with the tools to consistently improve your performance and drive meaningful results.

Crucial Accountability

Learn how to diagnose why expectations are missed and develop a plan to motivate change, helping you resolve tough accountability issues while improving professional relationships.

Crucial Conversations

Learn to speak with complete candor and respect, building a culture of trust and driving positive change throughout your hospital.

Crucial Influence

Learn to identify and overcome barriers to change, empowering you to mobilize your team and make a profound impact on your patients and organization.

The Power of Habit

Learn the science of habits to simplify routines and create lasting, positive change, transforming your daily behaviors to get the outcomes you want.

Getting Things Done

Learn to increase your focus and achieve stress-free productivity, giving you the mental space to get more of the right stuff done.

Workforce Education
and Resources

So you’ve decided to explore the career options available in health care, but you don’t know what’s the best fit for you. Or, you know someone who has the potential to succeed as a health professional but need information to share with them. Use this site to explore the many resources dedicated to starting a health care career.

State and Region
Workforce Reports

These reports provide detailed 2025 data on hospital employee turnover and vacancy rates at the statewide level as well as the Kansas City region.

Resources for Students
and Educators

A comprehensive resource for students and educators to explore and learn about a wide range of career opportunities in the health care field.