Sepsis is a leading reason for prolonged hospital stays and hospital readmissions; and recent studies place the cost of a single sepsis readmission between $16,000 and $30,000, with one 2025 review finding a median cost of $20,320 per case. It remains one of the most clinically complex and financially impactful conditions treated in hospitals today, yet many organizations continue to experience missed reimbursement opportunities, clinical validation denials, and compliance risk due to documentation gaps and inconsistent coding practices.

SAVE THE DATE! HAP’s annual Workforce Summit focuses on addressing our most vital resource in health care! We'll explore opportunities to invest in, realign, and refocus our efforts to support and strengthen the health care workforce of today and tomorrow. This event showcases innovative approaches to develop new career pathways, attract and retain talent, and train the next generation of providers.

The Pennsylvania Continuous Service Readiness Program (CSRP) is a joint effort between Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) to structure and implement a program by which hospitals can receive education, consultation, and feedback on an ongoing basis from JCR and The Joint Commission (TJC) staff.

This session will provide a practical overview of the evolving leave landscape and what health care organizations should be preparing for in 2026. We will discuss key compliance considerations, common administrative challenges, and strategies hospitals are using to better coordinate disability, leave, and absence administration.

SAVE THE DATE! Get ready for HAP's revamped Leadership Summit, where we're combining dynamic discussions and strategy sessions with exciting opportunities to connect, celebrate, and relax.

SAVE THE DATE! HAP’s 2026 Patient Safety, Quality, and Equity Symposium offers a dynamic platform for health care leaders, clinicians, and quality improvement professionals to come together in pursuit of safer, more equitable, and higher-quality care across the commonwealth.

SAVE THE DATE! Southeast Connect is where health care leaders from across Southeastern Pennsylvania come together to exchange ideas, build connections, and celebrate progress.