Pennsylvania officials are reminding state residents who experience certain major life changes, including the loss of employer-based health care coverage in conjunction with a job loss, are eligible to enroll in health insurance on the federal exchange. Other state-based benefits also may be available for eligible individuals and families.

Infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19 can be especially challenging for health care workers, the unsung heroes responsible for saving countless lives. HAP’s clinical staff have provided some tried-and-true tips and reminders to help off-duty health care workers unwind and recharge.

On Capitol Hill, federal leaders are advancing a third spending package to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hospital leaders are communicating the concerns of the hospital and health system community with federal officials and advocating for them to allocate significant and direct distribution of financial resources—of no less than $100 billion—to health care personnel and providers, while also directing funds to be immediately allocated by federal agencies once received.