HAP's Latest News

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a national plan for healthy aging and “age-friendly” communities.

The Biden administration this month unveiled new guidance about the future of Medicare’s drug price negotiation program.

Community health workers (CHW) play a critical role to support access, outcomes, and health equity across Pennsylvania.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an enforcement alert to the nation’s community water systems to take immediate actions to reduce cybersecurity weaknesses.

For the first time since 2018, the U.S. reported a decline in overdose deaths last year, according to preliminary data released this month.

As Pennsylvania ages, many health care professionals are approaching retirement just as the need for health care is rapidly growing. Hospitals and health systems are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians and our communities.

Today, HAP's Nurse Ambassadors visited with Pennsylvania's congressional delegation to advocate on behalf of the hospital community. Nurse Ambassadors are leaders within their hospitals and leaders in HAP's advocacy. Today, they brought real stories to lawmakers that they will remember when it's time to cast their votes.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a $50 million project to help hospitals defend their digital systems from cyberattacks.

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.

Rural hospitals need support to address the unique challenges that threaten their ability to deliver care, a panel of experts testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee today.