February 09, 2026 What to Know: A Primer on TrumpRx The White House last week unveiled a new direct-to-consumer prescription drug site as part of a larger effort to address rising drug prices.
February 06, 2026 5 Measles Cases Reported in Pa. Five measles cases were confirmed in Lancaster County, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported this week.
February 05, 2026 Congress Extends Key Hospital Priorities in Latest Spending Bill The federal government’s partial shutdown is over, after the House this week approved a $1.2-trillion appropriations bill that extends key hospital priorities.
February 03, 2026 HAP Statement on Governor’s 2026–2027 Budget Proposal The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) released the following statement from President and CEO Nicole Stallings in response to Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal for the commonwealth’s 2026–2027 budget.
February 02, 2026 A Focus on Affordability More than 4 in 10 voters indicate the cost of health care will impact their votes heading into the midterm elections.
January 28, 2026 CMS Picks Next Drugs for Medicare Price Negotiations CMS this week announced the next 15 prescription drugs selected to participate in its Medicare drug price negotiation program for 2026.
January 27, 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics Breaks from the CDC on Childhood Vaccines The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) continues to recommend childhood vaccines against 18 diseases, diverging from CDC guidance released earlier this month.
January 26, 2026 Just a Few Days Left for Open Enrollment on Pennie’s Health Insurance Marketplace Pennsylvanians have just five days to pick plans on the state’s individual health insurance marketplace, Pennie, before open enrollment closes on January 31.
January 23, 2026 Red Cross Declares National Blood Shortage The U.S. blood supply dropped about 35 percent last month, creating a severe nationwide shortage, the American Red Cross warned this week.
January 22, 2026 Pa. House Republican Policy Committee Focuses on Challenges in Rural Health Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals play a vital role in their communities, but they need support to ensure their long-term stability.