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The most urgent question in healthcare isn’t just about technology or cost—it’s about people. Recorded at the Ideagen Global Leadership Summit near the UN General Assembly, this episode features Bergen Morehouse, Executive Director of HOSA, and Ria Mohan, International President of HOSA, on a bold, student-led solution to workforce shortages: start earlier, lead differently, and connect classrooms directly to the real world of care.

We explore how HOSA operates as a global talent pipeline from middle school through college—blending technical education with the professional skills employers value most: leadership, teamwork, and communication. Ria reframes leadership as listening first and serving with, not for, while Bergen outlines how to meet the most critical workforce gaps in allied health and clinical roles.

From safe, competitive events that let students test careers early to mentorship ladders that carry them from middle school to alumni status, HOSA offers a visible, achievable pathway. The conversation also goes global—touching on chapters in China, Canada, Korea, Germany, Italy, and Turkey—where cultural diversity strengthens empathy and patient care.

What makes this model work is proximity. HOSA programs are embedded directly into school-day health science curricula, where advisors can spark confidence, connect students with internships and scholarships, and partner with leading companies to create meaningful exposure.

If you care about the future of healthcare, talent development, youth empowerment, or global leadership, this conversation offers a practical, optimistic blueprint.