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A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate leaders has reintroduced a key bill that would streamline prior authorization for Medicare Advantage plans.

State lawmakers across House and Senate committees advanced several notable bills for hospitals related to the workforce, price transparency, professional licensure, and other key topics.

The federal government today announced a new initiative to help protect rural hospitals from cyberattacks that threaten access to care.

On #HAVhope Friday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are highlighting efforts to combat violence in our workplaces and communities.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health this week launched a new online dashboard to help both residents and health care providers monitor tickborne diseases throughout the commonwealth.

The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing today on the 340B Drug Pricing Program that has faced questions from lawmakers considering additional oversight and transparency measures, as well as eligibility changes.

With the end of the state fiscal year less than a month away, budget talks are heating up in Harrisburg.

A U.S. Senator is calling on the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate UnitedHealth Group following the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a national plan for healthy aging and “age-friendly” communities.

The Biden administration this month unveiled new guidance about the future of Medicare’s drug price negotiation program.