March 22, 2023 How Drug Shortages Challenge U.S. Hospitals U.S. drug shortages increased nearly 30 percent from 2021 to 2022, creating challenges across the health care system, according to a new federal report released today.
March 21, 2023 New Federal Office Focuses on Domestic Violence Prevention The federal government is launching a new office focused on domestic violence prevention, officials announced this week.
March 20, 2023 How States are Handling the End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment We are less than two weeks away from the end of continuous enrollment in Medicaid (MA) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
March 17, 2023 Nation’s Maternal Death Rates, Disparities Rise during 2021 The nation’s maternal mortality continued its troubling trend during 2021, according to new federal data released this week.
March 16, 2023 The 988 Lifeline Call Volume Grows Call volume to the nation’s new 988 crisis hotline continues to grow as Pennsylvania and other states look to improve their in-state answer rates to support people in distress.
March 15, 2023 HAP Comments on CMS Proposed Rule on Prior Authorization, Interoperability HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community this week commented on CMS’ proposed rule that aims to streamline prior authorization for Medicare Advantage plans and improve timely access to care.
March 14, 2023 Take Action during Patient Safety Awareness Week Patient Safety Awareness Week, from March 12 through March 18, 2023, is intended to encourage everyone—consumers as well as health care providers—to learn more about health care safety. This annual event, organized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), is designed to create awareness about patient safety and to empower consumers to take an active role in their health care.
March 13, 2023 Perspectives on COVID-19’s Toll, Future Readiness Americans are still grappling with the toll of COVID-19 while calling for efforts to strengthen our future preparedness, according to a new national poll released today.
March 10, 2023 Pennsylvania’s Life-Saving Naloxone Program The Shapiro administration this month provided an update about Pennsylvania’s naloxone program and how to access the life-saving opioid reversal medication.
March 09, 2023 Hospital Financial Challenges Persist during 2023 The nation’s hospitals and health systems continue to navigate a challenging financial environment, with operating margins lagging behind pre-pandemic levels and expenses remaining elevated.