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HAP’s Caring for the Commonwealth series showcases the innovative programs led by Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems—and, most importantly, the difference they make for communities. The series brings these stories to life, highlighting how our members are improving health and creating stronger, healthier communities.

Building healthier communities in low-income areas starts with understanding the challenges residents face before they lead to serious health problems. Housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, financial pressures, and limited access to care can all contribute to health disparities and make it harder for people to stay healthy.

Thousands of Pennsylvanians go to the hospital every winter due to respiratory viruses, and now is the time to protect your health.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. With the midterm election approaching, now is a good time to make sure you know when, where, and how you can vote in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 measles cases, the Department of Health reported on Monday.

The state continues to be at center of the resurgence of the virus.

State officials this week announced the statewide launch of a sexual assault evidence tracking system will begin later this year.

The launch follows the passage of Act 122 of 2024, which established the tracking system designed to improve transparency and accountability while providing survivors with greater visibility into the status of their evidence.

CMS this week announced average premiums for Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug plans would remain stable for 2027.

HAP’s Caring for the Commonwealth series showcases the innovative programs led by Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems—and, most importantly, the difference they make for communities. The series brings these stories to life, highlighting how our members are improving health and creating stronger, healthier communities.

CMS this week announced it is removing 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans across the U.S.

Pennie individual insurance premiums will increase nearly 16 percent for 2027 as federal health policy changes lead to more uncompensated care, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced this month.

Pennsylvania’s public health officials today announced two more measles-associated deaths, bringing the statewide total to four.