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As we sign off on 2023, it’s time to take a look at some of the biggest stories that made headlines during another busy year for Pennsylvania’s hospital community.

Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals serve a vital role in the commonwealth, ensuring their communities continue to have access outstanding care.

U.S. hospitals saw their financial performance decline slightly during September, with changing trends in patient care and labor expenses continuing to pose challenges.

Penn State Health and HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, announced a new partnership to offer fully funded educational opportunities for aspiring and current health care professionals.

Hospitals and health systems are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians. This week, Reading Hospital – Tower Health welcomed its new class of high school interns.

St. Luke’s University Health Network recently announced the creation of the Cultural & Linguistic Workforce Development Centers—a new joint venture with the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley.

 The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today applauded the Shapiro administration’s announcement of a new pathway for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from other states to work in Pennsylvania.

HAP's annual Achievement Awards honor hospitals and health systems for their innovation, creativity, and commitment to patient care. The Achievement Awards showcase and share member hospitals’ and health systems’ successful programs and best practices.

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

As Pennsylvania ages, many health care professionals are reaching retirement age 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.