August 22, 2023 HAP Statement on New Interstate Nurse Pathway Solution The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today applauded the Shapiro administration’s announcement of a new pathway for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from other states to work in Pennsylvania.
August 08, 2023 DEA Considers Next Steps for Virtual Prescribing Rules The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning two listening sessions next month as it considers telehealth’s role for the prescription of certain medications and treatments.
June 15, 2023 HAP, Pa. Hospitals Urge Support for Telehealth Bill HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community are calling on state lawmakers to support legislation that will improve access to telehealth across the commonwealth.
June 12, 2023 Pa. Eliminates Medicaid Provider Enrollment Application Backlog Pennsylvania has eliminated a backlog of 35,000 Medicaid provider enrollment and revalidation applications, improving access to care for millions of patients across the commonwealth.
May 30, 2023 FDA Plans Update to Prescription Medication Guides The FDA is looking to revamp the information patients receive for prescription drugs and some outpatient blood products.
April 26, 2023 Federal Lawmakers Debate the Cost of Care Federal lawmakers hosted a pair of hearings today focused on the cost of care in the U.S. and strategies to ensure Americans have access to the coverage they need to live healthy lives.