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Pennsylvania's Health Care and Economy are at Risk

Learn why Pennsylvania hospitals are financially strained

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HAP's 2025–2026 State and Federal Access Agenda

Health Care Workforce

Patients’ access to care depends on a robust health care workforce. Staffing shortages remain a top challenge across the entire health care sector, both statewide and nationally.

Stability

Hospitals—and the care they provide—are in jeopardy. More than half of Pennsylvania’s acute care hospitals operated at a loss last year, while another 15 percent posted margins below what is considered sustainable.

Health Improvement and Innovation

Communities nationwide are grappling with complex issues that affect health. Pennsylvania has the opportunity to lead the way with bold initiatives that tackle these critical health care challenges statewide.

Upcoming HAP Education

HAP's Southeast Connect

Annual Southeast Connect
November 6, 2026
King of Prussia, PA
Registration now available


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Today's News Clips

Democrats win trifecta control of Pennsylvania Senate, House and governorship for the first time since 1993
The Philadelphia Inquirer - November 4, 2026

On the advantages of health system-owned health plan, what Medicaid cuts might mean and the future of U.S. health insurance: A conversation with Geisinger's Jeremy Gaskill
Managed Healthcare Executive - November 4, 2026

Gettysburg Hospital recognized for membership anniversary
Gettysburg Times - November 4, 2026

WMH cardiac programs re-accredited
River Reporter - November 4, 2026

UPMC Horizon invested over $8M locally this past year
Allied News - November 4, 2026

Williamsport UPMC Magee-Womens joins Wave of Light to honor lost babies
NorthcentralPA.com - November 4, 2026

Rural Health Transformation funds year 1: Lots of approvals, little cash
Becker's Hospital Review - November 4, 2026

IUP receives $1.98 million for program addressing nursing workforce shortage
Courier-Express - November 4, 2026

Good Shepherd first in region to offer new spinal cord injury treatment
Lehigh Valley Business - November 3, 2026

Penn Med begins six-month trial for automated smoking cessation program
The Daily Pennsylvanian - November 3, 2026

Nearly one year in Hanover Hill is filling strong need in behavioral health services
Lehigh Valley Business - November 3, 2026

UPMC’s exercise oncology program is paving the way for a new cancer rehabilitation treatment
The Pitt News - November 3, 2026

How WVU Medicine grows beyond West Virginia: 5 keys from CEO Albert Wright Jr.
Becker's Hospital Review - November 2, 2026

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HAP works to ensure state and federal elected officials understand the critical role Pennsylvania’s hospitals play in their communities across the state. Find out how you can help.

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HAP’s sponsorship program creates meaningful opportunities for business development between our hospital members and the organizations that they rely on for services and products.

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