May 04, 2026 CMS Oks Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services CMS has approved Medicaid coverage for doula services, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced last week.
May 04, 2026 This Week in State Advocacy The House and Senate return to Harrisburg today for a joint session week. Both chambers will then be in recess until June, when budget negotiations are expected to begin in earnest.
April 30, 2026 Pa. House Passes HAP-Supported Midwifery Bill The Pennsylvania House passed HAP-supported legislation Wednesday that establishes a pathway to licensure for Certified Midwives (CM) in Pennsylvania.
April 27, 2026 State Advocacy Update: Key Health Care Bills to Watch The House returns to session this week. The week of May 4 will be a joint session week, with both chambers in session.
April 21, 2026 HAP-Supported Nursing Education Bill Advances The Pennsylvania Senate late Monday passed HAP-supported legislation to create the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program.
March 11, 2026 The Flu Season: By the Numbers There are no guarantees with flu season, but Pennsylvania has finally reached a “stable” state for the virus, while RSV and COVID-19 are decreasing rapidly.
February 25, 2026 Protecting Hospital Stability Takes Center Stage during Pa. Budget Hearing Pennsylvania lawmakers must work together to protect hospitals’ financial stability, the state’s Human Services secretary said during a budget hearing today.
November 03, 2025 5 Things to Know: Election Day November 4 is Election Day, and it’s time to make your vote count.
October 28, 2025 Bills Addressing Health Care Priorities Advance in General Assembly Today, the state Senate Institutional Sustainability & Innovation Committee advanced HAP-supported proposals to support nurse education, rural health, and collaborative care models.
October 27, 2025 HAP, Members Advocate for Medical Liability Reform During a hearing today hosted by the Senate State Government Committee, HAP and hospital leaders discussed how Pennsylvania’s medical liability climate threatens access to care.