February 23, 2024 Latest on Change Healthcare Cyber Issue Additional details about the cyberattack affecting Change Healthcare’s systems have emerged in regulatory filings the company submitted to the federal government this week.
February 22, 2024 A Look at Health Care Data Breaches The federal Office for Civil Rights today delivered its annual report on data breaches in health care, indicating a significant increase in large-scale incidents over the last five years.
February 21, 2024 $1 Million In Tuition Assistance for EMS Professionals The Shapiro administration today announced a new tuition assistance program to help recruit and retain emergency medical services (EMS) professionals.
February 20, 2024 HAP Announces 2024 Achievement Award Winners The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is recognizing 13 projects led by Pennsylvania health care teams that personify hospitals’ mission to provide high-quality care and improve their communities’ health.
February 19, 2024 Concerning Trends in Youth Mental Health The U.S. faces a youth mental health crisis, with about 1 in 5 adolescents reporting anxiety or depression symptoms, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) report.
February 16, 2024 Are the CDC’s COVID-19 Recommendations for Isolation Changing? The COVID-19 guidance for isolation and community transition could soon get a big update.
February 15, 2024 FTC to Examine Generic Drug Shortages Federal regulators have issued a request for information to better understand the generic drug shortages that have posed challenges in health care.
February 14, 2024 State Lawmakers Focus on Future of Rural Health HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community today called on state lawmakers to take action to support rural hospitals and the communities they serve.
February 13, 2024 Addressing Another Emerging U.S. Epidemic Public health leaders continue to raise alarms about another emerging epidemic in the U.S.
February 12, 2024 3 Priorities to Improve U.S. Cybersecurity Today, the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) released its 2024 priorities, which aim to raise the baseline of our cyber preparedness while protecting institutions against bad actors.