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The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) and Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL) today released a joint statement on federal policy changes related to graduate student loans and classification of “professional” degrees.

Today, students from across Pennsylvania began their exploration of future careers in health care by participating in HAP’s virtual health care career day.

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today reacted to the passage of the 2025–2026 state budget.

During Advocacy Week, Pennsylvania’s hospitals are putting the spotlight on the ways they support their communities.

Today, the state Senate Institutional Sustainability & Innovation Committee advanced HAP-supported proposals to support nurse education, rural health, and collaborative care models.

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.

State lawmakers have introduced legislation that will support Pennsylvania’s accredited nurse education programs through a new grant program.

Investments in training new physicians are critical as the market grows tighter and more competitive, according to a new study.

Pennsylvania reached a key milestone today, becoming a full participant in three multistate health care licensure compacts that will support the health care workforce and access to care.

Pennsylvania is on the verge of fully implementing its vision for a multistate health care workforce.