August 31, 2023 What to Know about Narcan in Pennsylvania The first over-the-counter opioid overdose reversal medication is heading to stores this week.
August 21, 2023 Emergency Departments See Growing Pediatric Behavioral Health Needs The nation’s emergency departments are struggling to keep up with the number of children who need care for psychiatric emergencies.
August 18, 2023 Achievement Awards Spotlight: St. Luke’s University Health Network 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.
August 17, 2023 Where the Opioid Crisis Has Hit the Hardest Nearly 30 percent of U.S. adults said they or someone in their family has been addicted to opioids, according to a new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
August 08, 2023 DEA Considers Next Steps for Virtual Prescribing Rules The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning two listening sessions next month as it considers telehealth’s role for the prescription of certain medications and treatments.
July 26, 2023 A Push to Improve Access to Mental Health Care The Biden administration this week announced new rules that seek to improve coverage for mental health and remove barriers to care.
July 20, 2023 The 988 Lifeline One Year Later More than 80 percent of Americans are not familiar with the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline a year after its launch, but calls to the new federal hotline continue to increase.
July 12, 2023 The Mental Health Toll on Parents and Teens The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a call to action to support youth mental health, but the emotional wellness of parents and caregivers has often been overlooked.
July 11, 2023 A National Action Plan for ‘Tranq’ The federal government today released a national response plan to combat the rise of illicit fentanyl spiked with the animal tranquilizer xylazine.
June 20, 2023 Senate Committee Oks Rural Health Bill The state Senate Health and Human Services Committee Tuesday advanced legislation supporting the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model, along with a host of other pertinent bills for the hospital community.