February 07, 2025 Nationwide Studies Show Overall Maternal Mortality Rates on the Decline More mothers are delivering safely across the United States, according to data recently released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the statistics continue to identify alarming racial disparities in outcomes.
February 06, 2025 What New Tariffs Could Mean for Health Care Additional tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could make it harder to access medications, medical devices, and personal protective equipment, the American Hospital Association said this week.
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.
February 03, 2025 Fast Facts: Flu Still Elevated across Pa. Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are still managing high levels of flu and other respiratory illnesses as we head into the final stretch of winter.
January 31, 2025 Report: Pa. Struggling with Tobacco Control Pennsylvania is among the states nationwide that has received a poor grade in the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control Report.
January 30, 2025 Finding Solutions for Pennsylvania’s Health Care Workforce Crisis Addressing Pennsylvania’s health care workforce shortage is a shared commitment across the commonwealth.
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 27, 2025 Has Respiratory Virus Season Peaked? Hospitals in Pennsylvania and around the nation are facing a so-called “quad-demic” of seasonal illnesses, but public health data may show some encouraging signs.