April 25, 2024 A National Strategy for Suicide Prevention The White House this week launched its national strategy and first-ever federal action plan for suicide prevention.
March 15, 2024 A National Call to Action to Prevent Overdoses The White House this week launched a nationwide campaign to address America’s overdose crisis.
March 12, 2024 Biden’s 2025 Budget Blueprint for Health President Joe Biden has unveiled a $7.3 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2025 that includes a focus on drug pricing, cybersecurity, and Affordable Care Act subsidies, among other health priorities.
March 04, 2024 Federal Spending Bill Includes Key Hospital Priorities Congress has until Friday to reach a deal to fund the federal government, and lawmakers are expected to take up a few key hospital priorities as part of the process.
February 27, 2024 SAMHSA Launches $37 Million in Behavioral Health Funding The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced nearly $37 million in grant opportunities for behavioral health services and new initiatives to enhance funding for behavioral health providers.
February 19, 2024 Concerning Trends in Youth Mental Health The U.S. faces a youth mental health crisis, with about 1 in 5 adolescents reporting anxiety or depression symptoms, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) report.
February 09, 2024 HHS Updates Confidentiality Rules for Substance Use Disorder Treatment The federal government has finalized regulations that aim to protect the privacy of patients with substance use disorder, while improving the coordination of their care.
February 06, 2024 HAP Statement on Governor Shapiro’s State Budget Proposal The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today reacted to Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024–2025 state budget.
January 05, 2024 How 2024 Medicare Mental Health Coverage is Changing The New Year has brought in key changes for mental health coverage for older Americans.
December 22, 2023 A Focus on Health this Holiday Season This week, the Shapiro administration is reminding Pennsylvanians about the help available to support their health this holiday season.