June 02, 2023 HAVhope Friday Puts Spotlight on Safe Workplaces On HAVhope Friday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community are highlighting efforts to combat violence in our workplaces and communities.
May 10, 2023 Addressing a Nationwide Physician Shortage Federal lawmakers in both houses have introduced HAP-supported legislation that would bolster the physician workforce, adding 14,000 Medicare-supported residency positions in the next seven years.
May 02, 2023 HAP, Hospital Community Address Health Care Workforce Shortages Pennsylvania needs comprehensive policy solutions that bring more nurses to the bedside, not government-mandated staffing ratios that won’t produce more nurses, HAP and Pennsylvania nurse leaders told state lawmakers today.
April 26, 2023 Federal Lawmakers Debate the Cost of Care Federal lawmakers hosted a pair of hearings today focused on the cost of care in the U.S. and strategies to ensure Americans have access to the coverage they need to live healthy lives.
April 24, 2023 How Professional Licensure Delays Harm the Health Care Workforce Improving the professional licensure review and approval processes will help address health care workforce shortages across Pennsylvania.
April 21, 2023 5 Takeaways about Mounting Hospital Financial Challenges The rising cost of care is placing extraordinary financial pressure on hospitals, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association (AHA).
April 20, 2023 HAP Applauds SAVE Act Reintroduction The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) supports the reintroduction of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act, which would strengthen federal laws to protect health care workers from violence and abuse.
April 19, 2023 Understanding the U.S. Health Care Workforce Shortage The health care workforce crisis requires immediate action to alleviate shortages and protect access to care, federal lawmakers said today.
April 10, 2023 State Announces Health Care Apprenticeship Program Funding The Shapiro administration today announced the next round of funding for the Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnership program.
March 30, 2023 Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Physician Shortage Federal lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would significantly expand the number of Medicare-supported residency positions and improve access to care.