October 05, 2023 How Should AI be Regulated in Health Care? The future of health care may be supported by artificial intelligence (AI), and federal lawmakers are starting to debate how to regulate this emerging technology.
September 28, 2023 How a Federal Government Shutdown Would Affect Hospitals and Health Care The deadline for Congress to reach a deal to fund the federal government is fast approaching, as federal agencies begin preparations for a potential shutdown.
August 29, 2023 The First 10 Drugs Included in Medicare’s Price Negotiation Program The Biden administration today unveiled the first 10 drugs selected in the Medicare prescription drug price negotiation program.
August 07, 2023 Preventing $8 Billion in DSH Cuts A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators―led by Bob Casey and supported by John Fetterman―is calling on their colleagues to prevent cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.
August 01, 2023 Federal Advocacy: HAP Calls for Support for Rural Health, 340B Hospitals In a pair of new advocacy letters, HAP called on federal lawmakers to support rural health care and hospitals in the 340B program.
July 26, 2023 A Push to Improve Access to Mental Health Care The Biden administration this week announced new rules that seek to improve coverage for mental health and remove barriers to care.
June 28, 2023 House Passes Staffing Ratios Mandate The state House of Representatives today approved legislation that would impose government-mandated nurse staffing ratios in Pennsylvania hospitals, sending the measure to the Senate.
June 13, 2023 Federal Government Urges Action on Medicaid The Biden administration this week is urging states to take action to ensure access to coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
June 02, 2023 HAVhope Friday Puts Spotlight on Safe Workplaces On HAVhope Friday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community are highlighting efforts to combat violence in our workplaces and communities.
June 01, 2023 Federal Lawmakers Continue toward Debt Ceiling Deal Federal lawmakers are moving closer to a final agreement to raise the debt ceiling ahead of the June 5 deadline to ensure the government can fulfill its obligations.