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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.

Measles cases have crossed the 1,000-case threshold, as public health officials continue to monitor the spread of the virus in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

State leaders recently announced the launch of a new survey to identify challenges and questions women have about their health insurance benefits.

A new report from the CDC indicates there were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before—the largest one-year decline ever recorded.

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.