Q3 Health Innovation Partners

HAP helps Pennsylvania hospitals improve quality and safety of patient care through a joint venture with New Jersey and Ohio.

 

Q3HIP LogoQ3HIP is comprised of the New Jersey Hospital Association, the Ohio Hospital Association and The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.

Building on the quality improvement track records of each of the three associations, Q3HIP’s vision is to collaborate in innovative research, quality improvement and population health strategies to advance the health and well-being of 33 million people, including nearly 6 million Medicare beneficiaries, living in New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

HAP Contacts

For additional information regarding these patient safety initiatives, please contact Robert Shipp, III, PhD, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, vice president, population health and clinical affairs. Media inquiries should be directed to Kim Yakowski, manager, media relations.

 

HAP News

May 18, 2026

Newly Introduced Legislation

Here’s a look at some of the upcoming legislation coming to the Pennsylvania General Assembly that’s on our radar.

May 14, 2026

A Look Back at How Hospitals are Caring for the Commonwealth

During National Hospital Week, HAP is revisiting its Caring for the Commonwealth video series, which highlights the many ways Pennsylvania hospitals are advancing care, supporting patients, and strengthening communities across the commonwealth. Patients rely on hospitals to deliver outstanding care when and where they need it, and Pennsylvania’s hospitals are rising to the occasion through innovation, community partnerships, and compassionate care.

May 13, 2026

How Jefferson Health is Finding Success with New Approaches to Workforce Woes

Responding to the ongoing needs of our members, HAP hosted a Workforce Summit that brought together clinical, administrative, and workforce leaders from across Pennsylvania to learn and share best practices for developing and engaging health care teams. We’re highlighting some of the innovative ways Pennsylvania hospitals are addressing the workforce crisis.

Securing and maintaining a steady and satisfied workforce is every hospital’s challenge, and experts at Jefferson Health are thinking outside the box to find solutions.

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