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HAP's annual Achievement Awards honor hospitals and health systems for their innovation, creativity, and commitment to patient care. The Achievement Awards showcase and share member hospitals’ and health systems’ successful programs and best practices. Penn Highlands DuBois received the Workforce Innovators Award for advancing nursing excellence through professional development and shared decision-making, supported by Pathway to Excellence certification.

Medicaid is a critical component of Pennsylvania’s health care system, providing coverage to approximately 3 million residents across all counties. Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid funding pose significant risks to the state’s health care infrastructure and the well-being of its most vulnerable populations.

HAP’s 2025 Workforce Summit focuses on the most vital resource in health care. Attendees will explore opportunities to invest in, realign, and refocus our efforts to support and strengthen the health care workforce of today and tomorrow. The event showcases innovative approaches to develop new career pathways, attract and retain talent, and train the next generation of providers.

The financial viability of hospitals across the U.S. is in jeopardy due to numerous challenges that affect Americans’ ability to access quality health care, according to a recent report from the American Hospital Association (AHA).

More people, especially young people, are getting their health care information from sources other than doctors and are regretting the decisions they’ve made as a result, according to a new study.

During HAP’s Leadership Summit this week, we celebrated individuals, teams, and organizations who are championing our vision for a healthy Pennsylvania for all. Here are some key highlights.

The second day of HAP’s annual Leadership Summit provided a full slate of dynamic speakers focusing on issues on the minds of hospital leaders.   

Harrisburg, PA (May 13, 2025):  HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings released the following statement today about the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s budget reconciliation legislation.

HAP’s 2025 Leadership Summit kicked off today in Hershey with an opening keynote and a preconference focused on addressing emergency department overcrowding.

The second week in May marks the celebration of National Hospital Week, a time to recognize the care and support hospitals provide to communities throughout the country.