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U.S. life expectancy declined again during 2021, and the longevity gap between women and men continues to widen.

Exemption rates for kindergarten immunizations reached an all-time high this year, according to a new report from the CDC.

The federal government is warning the health care community about another emerging digital threat that recently targeted an organization providing medical scans and radiology services.

This week, the Biden administration launched its new “Birthing-Friendly” hospital designation to recognize high-quality maternity care.

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously advanced a health care bill that would delay $8 billion in funding cuts for Pennsylvania’s safety-net and rural hospitals for two years.

The nation continues to grapple with shortages of nearly 130 over-the-counter and prescription medications, including Adderall, amoxicillin, and certain cancer treatments that have been in short supply this year.

HAP is joining the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) in raising concerns that proposed federal regulation to establish staffing minimums in long-term care facilities would jeopardize health care access amid a historic health care workforce emergency.

National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers around the country, and is spearheaded by the Caregiver Action Network, a nonprofit organization that provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers.

U.S. hospitals saw their financial performance decline slightly during September, with changing trends in patient care and labor expenses continuing to pose challenges.

The national infant mortality rate rose 3 percent from 2021 to 2022, representing the first year-to-year increase since 2002, according to a new CDC report.