June 12, 2026 Pennsylvania Fiscal Watchdog Flags Medicaid Losses Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) says Medicaid coverage losses due to last year’s federal budget reconciliation (H.R. 1) have already started, forcing hospitals to absorb more uncompensated care.
June 11, 2026 Why Hospitals are ‘Critical Infrastructure’ for Pennsylvania Communities Hospitals are vital community anchors that communities depend on to thrive. That was the resounding message from a panel of statewide leaders who came together during HAP’s Leadership Summit last week to discuss the implications of hospital financial distress for Pennsylvanians and their communities.
June 09, 2026 How Pennsylvania Hospitals are Preparing for the Challenges of H.R. 1 Hospital leaders are preparing for significant disruption as payment cuts and coverage losses stemming from last year’s federal budget reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, begin to phase in.
June 08, 2026 Concerning Outlook for Rural Hospitals A third of Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals are at risk of closing as payment for health care services continues to lag behind the cost of delivering care, a national report found.
June 08, 2026 Newly Introduced Legislation Here’s a look at some of the upcoming legislation coming to the Pennsylvania General Assembly that’s on our radar.
June 08, 2026 This Week in State Advocacy: 4 Things to Know The House and Senate return to Harrisburg next week as budget negotiations continue to accelerate ahead of the June 30 deadline.
June 01, 2026 Newly Introduced Legislation Here’s a look at some of the upcoming legislation coming to the Pennsylvania General Assembly that’s on our radar.
May 18, 2026 Newly Introduced Legislation Here’s a look at some of the upcoming legislation coming to the Pennsylvania General Assembly that’s on our radar.
May 11, 2026 This Week in Harrisburg: 6 Things to Know The House and Senate stand in recess until the week of June 1, when both chambers return to Harrisburg for joint session.
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.