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Hospitals all across the U.S. are experiencing a shortage of primary care physicians and other positions, causing barriers to care for many Americans. The problem is even causing some patients to turn to emergency departments for care, according to a new report by the American Hospital Association.

Ahead of the holiday recess, the Pennsylvania House this week passed two HAP-supported bills that support access to vaccines and maternal health.

The U.S. House did not vote on the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits on Wednesday, but a discharge petition—signed by three Pennsylvania Republicans—will force a vote on the issue early next year.

Pennsylvania’s respiratory virus season is underway ahead of the winter holidays.

The House Communications and Technology committee hosted a hearing this afternoon on House Bill 1925 (Venkat, D–Allegheny), which seeks to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence in health care.

U.S. medical school enrollment crossed the 100,000 threshold for the first time this year.

After much anticipation, the Senate voted against dueling partisan proposals today to address the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.

CMS this week provided guidance to states on changes to Medicaid stemming from the passage of H.R. 1 earlier this year.

The much-anticipated vote on Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits is expected later this week, and it’s unclear if any proposal will meet the 60-vote threshold needed to advance.

Despite an ever-increasing demand, fewer family doctors are practicing in U.S. rural areas, according to research published in The Annals of Family Medicine. In recognition of the problem, efforts have been made to develop the rural workforce; however, the study shows the continuing loss of physicians has outpaced gains and the trend contributes to existing disparities rural communities’ experience.