Data Breaches in Health Care Continue to Rise

August 06, 2019

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News Release: HAP Commends Philadelphia-area Hospitals, Government, Universities for Coming Together to Respond to Hospital Closure

July 09, 2019

Andy Carter, president and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), today released the following statement regarding the hospital community’s response to the announced closure of Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.

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How Houston’s LBJ Hospital Served its Patients and Community During Hurricane Harvey

May 23, 2019

Executive vice president and administrator, Alan Vierling led Harris Health System’s Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital through Hurricane Harvey. Vierling shared key takeaways and lessons learned during HAP’s Leadership Summit.

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Listening Session Underscores Need for Legislative Action to Protect Pennsylvania’s Health Care Workers

May 16, 2019

Local lawmakers recently had an opportunity to hear firsthand from hospital staff and leadership at Lankenau Medical Center, a part of Main Line Health, about ways they can improve workplace safety for health care staff throughout the commonwealth, including passage of Senate Bill 351 and House Bill 36.

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Joint News Release: Lankenau Medical Center Listening Session Underscores Need for Legislative Action to Protect Health Care Workers

May 16, 2019

Local lawmakers recently had an opportunity to hear firsthand from hospital staff and leadership at Lankenau Medical Center, a part of Main Line Health, about ways they can improve workplace safety for health care staff throughout the commonwealth.

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National Hospital Week Celebrates Pennsylvania Hospitals

May 08, 2019

Lawmakers in Harrisburg have unanimously adopted companion resolutions recognizing National Hospital Week, which will take place May 12–18, 2019.

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Wolf Administration Recognizes Hospital Emergency Preparedness Leaders

April 30, 2019

The Wolf Administration recently commended hospital leaders for their crucial roles in Pennsylvania’s public health emergency preparedness efforts. 

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South Central Pennsylvania Health Care Organizations Receive 'Stop the Bleed' Kits, Training

April 15, 2019

In a traumatic-injury situation, uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of patient death. With the assistance of the trauma centers in the greater Harrisburg region, more than 30 health care organizations in south central PA today took an additional step to help the seriously injured during a time when every second counts.

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Report Finds Hospital Admissions for Influenza Increased 62 Percent

March 28, 2019

According to a research brief released by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4), the number of influenza (Flu) hospitalizations in Pennsylvania increased 62 percent (from 5,328 in FY 2017 to 8,647 in FY 2018). The most recent five-year trend (FY 2014–2018) shows substantial variation in the number of hospital admissions for Flu, a pattern that is similar to national trends.

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PA Hospitals Encouraged to Submit Innovative Programs to 2019 HAP Achievement Awards

January 23, 2019

It’s no secret that Pennsylvania’s health care landscape is changing at an increasingly rapid pace and its hospitals and health systems are rising to that challenge through innovative programs to improve the quality of care, patient experience, and technology to meet the needs of the communities they serve. HAP members are encouraged to review the 2019 Achievement Awards Call for Entries and submit their innovative patient-centered initiatives that improve health care quality and efficiency and the health of their communities by March 1.

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American Hospital Association Names Human Trafficking a Key Focus for 2019 Anti-violence Initiative

January 18, 2019

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals Against Violence Initiative has named human trafficking as a main focus area for 2019

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News Release: PA Hospitals Congratulate Wolf and Fetterman on Inauguration

January 15, 2019

Earlier today, Governor Tom Wolf was sworn in to a second term and John Fetterman was sworn in as Pennsylvania’s new Lieutenant Governor. Andy Carter, President and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), released the following statement following the swearing-in ceremony.

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Governor’s “Stop Overdoses in PA: Get Help Now Week” Includes Distribution of Free Naloxone

December 10, 2018

Governor Tom Wolf kicked off “Stop Overdoses in PA: Get Help Now Week,” a statewide initiative to distribute naloxone and get help for residents suffering from opioid-use disorder.

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Large Mass Casualty Exercise Tests Southeast’s Preparedness

October 12, 2018

More than 100 patients flooded the halls of Philadelphia area hospitals on Thursday after an explosive device detonated at a large Philadelphia area sports stadium. While the explosion was a simulation, the test that more than 35 agencies—including 18 hospitals and providers—faced was real.

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month Calls for Shared Responsibility

October 05, 2018

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).The NCSAM theme for 2018 is “Our Shared Responsibility,” which emphasizes that cyberspace cannot be secured without the help of all users.

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