June 09, 2023 Achievement Awards Spotlight: Einstein Medical Center Montgomery—Jefferson HAP's annual Achievement Awards honor hospitals and health systems for their innovation, creativity, and commitment to patient care.
June 08, 2023 Unhealthy Air Quality Continues in Pa. Smoke from wildfires in Canada continues to affect air quality in Pennsylvania, with fine particulate matter remaining at unhealthy levels in many parts of the state.
June 08, 2023 The 12 Symptoms of Long COVID A new federally funded study of nearly 10,000 Americans has revealed a new list of the top 12 most common symptoms associated with long COVID.
June 07, 2023 Wildfires Causing Unhealthy Air Quality in Pennsylvania Today is a Code Red Air Quality Action Day in Pennsylvania as smoke from wildfires in Canada contributes to unhealthy—and even hazardous in some areas—levels of fine particulate matter in the air.
June 07, 2023 House OKs Behavioral Health Investments The state House today approved legislation allocating $100 million in one-time, federal funds to support adult behavioral health, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration.
June 06, 2023 Bill Imposing Government-Mandated Staffing Ratios Advances The state House Health Committee today advanced legislation that would mandate one-size-fits-all nurse-to-patient ratios across Pennsylvania hospitals, a move hospitals and nursing leaders have warned would force facilities to close beds and reduce services amid a historic health care workforce shortage.
June 05, 2023 How Pennsylvania Can Respond to the Mental Health Crisis The commonwealth needs policies and investments that support Pennsylvanians’ timely access to appropriate behavioral health care in the setting that best fits their needs, HAP told state lawmakers today.
June 02, 2023 HAVhope Friday Puts Spotlight on Safe Workplaces On HAVhope Friday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community are highlighting efforts to combat violence in our workplaces and communities.
June 01, 2023 Federal Lawmakers Continue toward Debt Ceiling Deal Federal lawmakers are moving closer to a final agreement to raise the debt ceiling ahead of the June 5 deadline to ensure the government can fulfill its obligations.
May 31, 2023 Hospital Snapshot: End of COVID-19 PHE, Inflation Challenge Hospital Finances Inflation and the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) have forced hospitals to navigate an uncertain financial picture, according to a new Kaufman Hall report.