March 13, 2025 A Focus on Rural Workforce Rural communities rely on a strong workforce to ensure access to health care for residents.
March 03, 2025 A Call for Support of Community Health Workers Community health workers help connect patients to care and are strengthening Pennsylvania’s health care system.
February 27, 2025 Solving the Rural Health Care Workforce Shortage Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals are improving the health of their communities, but they need support to thrive.
February 19, 2025 Pa. Health Leaders Monitor Federal Funding Freeze Pennsylvania faces uncertainty over federal funding as state leaders work to grow the health care workforce, address maternal health disparities, and invest in public health.
February 05, 2025 House Health Committee Advances Bills on Rural Health, Test Results State lawmakers today advanced two HAP-supported bills that will support the rural health workforce and simplify communication of patient test results.
February 04, 2025 HAP Response to PA Governor's Budget The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today reacted to Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025–2026 state budget. HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings released the following statement.
January 29, 2025 Happening this Week: A Focus on Maternal Health The Shapiro administration this week hosted events with Pennsylvania hospital leaders focused on improving the state’s maternal health.
January 28, 2025 State Announces Funding to Establish Evidence Kit Tracking System The Shapiro administration this week announced $2.5 million to support a new statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system.
January 16, 2025 HAP Report Outlines Plan of Action to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes Across Pennsylvania The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today released an action plan to improve maternal health outcomes, increase access to care, and eliminate disparities.
December 10, 2024 5 Things to Know about the Hospital Landscape Heading into 2025 Hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and nationally will start 2025 with evolving challenges and a new political landscape to navigate.