July 11, 2024 HAP Statement on 2024–2025 State Budget Passage HAP and Pennsylvania hospitals thank legislative leaders and Governor Shapiro for prioritizing key health care priorities in the state budget.
June 26, 2024 Telehealth Bill Will Expand Pennsylvanians’ Access to Health Care The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) applauds the General Assembly’s bipartisan, final passage of legislation improving health care access and delivery through telehealth. Senate Bill 739, sponsored by Senator Elder Vogel (R-Beaver), now heads to Governor Shapiro’s desk for approval.
May 16, 2024 Report Highlights Role of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Hospitals A new report prepared by KNG Health Consulting LLC for The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) examines the role of Pennsylvania’s 12 long term care hospitals (LTCH) in the health care continuum and how proposed Medicare payment changes put the care they provide at risk.