February 08, 2022 HAP Statement on Governor’s 2022-2023 Budget Proposal The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) reacted to Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed 2022–2023 state budget.
February 07, 2022 Report: Hospitals Face Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Challenges To close out 2021, U.S. hospitals were in a “vise of rising volumes and ballooning expenses,” while facing continued labor shortages and supply chain challenges, according to the latest Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report.
February 04, 2022 HHS Study Analyzes Telehealth Growth, Access, Disparities in Care A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that telehealth usage increased dramatically during the pandemic, but some groups struggled to access video-enabled services.
February 03, 2022 The Next Steps for the COVID-19 Vaccine and Young Children The COVID-19 vaccine rollout will reach another milestone this month as the nation’s federal public health agencies review Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine for use in children 6 months through age 4.
February 02, 2022 The Toll of ‘Pandemic Profiteering’ Members of Congress are evaluating whether state and federal officials need additional authority to address price gouging and other “unconscionable price hikes” that have affected health care and the broader economy.
February 01, 2022 Growing Concerns about Nation’s Mental Health Care The nation’s behavioral health leaders are warning of a growing mental health crisis that has escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 31, 2022 Second COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Approval Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has become the second to receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
January 31, 2022 State Agencies Outline Plan to Expedite Discharges into Post-Acute Care The Wolf administration today announced the creation of four long-term care support sites to help alleviate pressure on hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
November 10, 2021 Pennsylvania Hospitals Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is recognizing 17 Pennsylvania hospitals for their stellar performance ensuring patients’ safety.