HAP's Latest News

The Shapiro administration this week hosted events with Pennsylvania hospital leaders focused on improving the state’s maternal health.

The Shapiro administration this week announced $2.5 million to support a new statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system.

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.

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.  

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.

Hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and nationally will start 2025 with evolving challenges and a new political landscape to navigate.

Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals support more than three million Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth—and their impact goes far beyond patient care.

The 2025–2026 General Assembly has taken shape this week with both parties electing a new class of leaders for the upcoming session.

Pennsylvania is the epicenter of closely contested presidential and congressional elections and there’s plenty on the line at the state level, as well. Those interested in voting by mail should submit an application online or in-person today.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) this week announced investments of more than $3.2 million to combat the drug-related overdose epidemic.