News Releases, Reports, and Resources for Media

HAP is committed to being the leading voice for health care in Pennsylvania, and can provide members of the media with subject-matter expertise related to a wide variety of health care topics. 

In addition to the full collection of news releases and statements, reporters also can access background information and policy positions in:


Latest HAP News Releases and Statements


April 08, 2026

HAP Announces 2026 Achievement Award Winners

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is recognizing 12 projects led by Pennsylvania health care teams that personify hospitals’ mission to provide high-quality care and improve their communities’ health.

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.

November 25, 2025

Student Loan Limits a Barrier to Growing Providers

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.

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