April 20, 2023 HAP Applauds SAVE Act Reintroduction The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) supports the reintroduction of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which would strengthen federal laws to protect health care workers from violence and abuse.
April 19, 2023 Understanding the U.S. Health Care Workforce Shortage The health care workforce crisis requires immediate action to alleviate shortages and protect access to care, federal lawmakers said today.
April 18, 2023 Nicole Stallings Named HAP President and CEO The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) has named Nicole Stallings as its next president and CEO. Stallings succeeds Andy Carter, who is retiring in June after more than a decade leading the organization.
April 17, 2023 HHS Launches Health Care Cybersecurity Training, Hospital Risk Analysis The federal government today announced free training for health care workers to address the rise of health care cyberattacks, as well as a review of the ways hospitals can stay protected.
April 14, 2023 Celebrating National Healthcare Decisions Day Ahead of National Healthcare Decisions Day, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals are highlighting the importance of advance care planning and encouraging everyone to consider their end-of-life wishes.
April 13, 2023 What to Know: An ‘Emerging Threat’ in Overdose Crisis Federal officials are warning the public about an emerging threat in the nation’s opioid crisis.
April 12, 2023 Digital Health Records are Cyber Hackers Top Target This month, the federal government urged the health care community to stay vigilant about emerging cyber threats, particularly when it comes to electronic medical records.
April 11, 2023 How Gun Violence Affects U.S. Families About one in five American adults report that they had been personally threatened with a gun or had a family member killed by a gun, according to a national survey released today.
April 10, 2023 State Announces Health Care Apprenticeship Program Funding The Shapiro administration today announced the next round of funding for the Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnership program.
April 07, 2023 Celebrating Donate Life Month and the 2023 Pa. Hospital Challenge HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals kicked off the 2023 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge this week, highlighting the lifesaving gift of organ donation.