August 15, 2023 Drug Shortages Approach All-Time Record Levels Hospital pharmacists are facing major headwinds obtaining certain medications as drug shortages approach all-time highs, according to a new survey from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
August 14, 2023 Latest on Medicaid Coverage Losses, 2024 State Marketplace Rates The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment has put a renewed focus on health insurance heading into 2024, as state leaders urge Pennsylvanians to stay covered.
August 11, 2023 Achievement Awards Spotlight: Penn Highlands Mon Valley 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 10, 2023 A New Tool to Track Heat-Related Illnesses Following a stretch of heat waves and broader climate trends, the federal government this week launched a new tool to track heat-related illnesses and response from emergency medical services (EMS) in the U.S.
August 09, 2023 COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise for Third Week A new COVID-19 variant has become the dominant lineage nationwide as public health leaders continue to monitor the slight uptick in admissions during recent weeks.
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.
August 07, 2023 Preventing $8 Billion in DSH Cuts A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators―led by Bob Casey and supported by John Fetterman―is calling on their colleagues to prevent cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.
August 04, 2023 Workforce Solutions Spotlight—Evangelical Community Hospital As Pennsylvania ages, many health care professionals are reaching retirement age just as the need for health care is rapidly growing. Hospitals and health systems are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians and our communities.
August 03, 2023 HAP, Pa. Hospitals Urge Support for Rural Health HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community today highlighted the value of rural health care and the unique pressures rural hospitals face.
August 02, 2023 The Next Financial Moves for U.S. Hospitals High expenses and continued economic pressures are challenging the nation’s hospitals, according to the latest data from Kaufman Hall.