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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.

More than one in four U.S. adults age 65 or older report having a diagnosed mental health condition or experiencing isolation and/or emotional distress; yet many did not receive care from a mental health professional, a new survey found.

Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems face significant and persistent challenges that jeopardize communities’ access to health care, HAP and hospital leaders told a state Senate panel today.

Pennsylvania voters still have time to participate in the upcoming primary election. The deadline to register to vote, update your registration, or apply for a mail-in ballot for the primary is Monday, May 5.

Health care workers, including nurses, physicians, and support staff, face increasing risks of workplace violence that impact both their safety and patient care. Such incidents have intensified calls for enhanced safety measures and legislative action.

Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are developing the health care workforce to serve their communities today and meet a growing need as the commonwealth ages. But they continue to navigate workforce shortages that threaten Pennsylvanians’ access to care.

Medicaid is a cornerstone of our commonwealth’s health care system, providing essential assistance to more than 3.3 million Pennsylvanians.