July 11, 2024 HHS Releases New Proposal for Public Health Interoperability The federal government this week released a new proposal to improve information sharing between patients, providers, payors, and public health authorities.
July 11, 2024 HAP Statement on 2024–2025 State Budget Passage HAP and Pennsylvania hospitals thank legislative leaders and Governor Shapiro for prioritizing key health care priorities in the state budget.
July 10, 2024 Physician Burnout Drops Below 50 Percent After reaching record highs during the pandemic, physician burnout fell below 50 percent during 2023, according to a new report from the American Medical Association (AMA).
July 09, 2024 National Hospital Financial Picture Remains Unchanged During May Hospitals did not see any financial surprises during May, with margins and other key performance indicators showing less volatility from month to month, according to the latest Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report.
July 08, 2024 FDA: Public Health Rumors Put Patients at Risk The FDA announced its latest initiative to thwart a rising tide of health misinformation.
July 05, 2024 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.
July 03, 2024 Pa. Hospitals Urge Safety during July 4 Holiday Weekend Ahead of the July 4 holiday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community encourage everyone to prioritize safe practices for a happy, healthy holiday weekend.
July 03, 2024 Senate Passes Bill to Help Implement Multistate Professional Licensure Compacts The Senate has passed a bill that will help Pennsylvania implement the multistate nurse and physician licensure compacts.
July 02, 2024 Bogen Confirmed as Pa. Health Secretary Pennsylvania has officially confirmed Dr. Debra Bogen as its secretary of health.
July 01, 2024 Another American Public Health Crisis The U.S. Surgeon General has released an advisory declaring firearm violence a public health crisis.