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 19, 2024 HAP Board Sets Advocacy Priorities The HAP Board of Directors met virtually last week and approved a health care Access Agenda that will guide HAP’s advocacy for hospitals during 2025–2026.
December 19, 2024 How Your Support of HAPAC Protects Hospital Priorities in Razor-Thin Elections HAPAC remains the only political action committee in Pennsylvania focused on advancing and protecting hospital priorities. As our political opposition grows, it’s crucial we continue to grow with them to not lose ground.
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.
November 21, 2024 How Pennsylvania’s Rural Hospitals are Making a Difference Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals support more than three million Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth—and their impact goes far beyond patient care.
November 14, 2024 HAP Congratulates New Legislative Leadership Teams Ahead of 2025–2026 Session The 2025–2026 General Assembly has taken shape this week with both parties electing a new class of leaders for the upcoming session.