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The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) applauds the General Assembly’s bipartisan, final passage of legislation improving health care access and delivery through telehealth. Senate Bill 739, sponsored by Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver), now heads to Governor Shapiro’s desk for approval.

The Pennsylvania House passed a HAP-supported bill to help ensure coverage for telehealth across the commonwealth.

State lawmakers across House and Senate committees advanced several notable bills for hospitals related to the workforce, price transparency, professional licensure, and other key topics.

With the end of the state fiscal year less than a month away, budget talks are heating up in Harrisburg.

Community health workers (CHW) play a critical role to support access, outcomes, and health equity across Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Senate this morning passed a bill that will support access to telehealth for thousands of Pennsylvanians.

State senators advanced three bills this morning that support patient care and help build the pipeline for the next generation of caregivers.

Allowing nurse practitioners to practice to the full scope of their training is a key step to support the health care workforce.

The House Health committee advanced two bills this morning to support maternal health.

State lawmakers today advanced a bill that brings Pennsylvania closer to participating in the multistate nurse licensure compact.