HAP's Latest News

Hospital teams are providing safer care and achieving better patient outcomes than before the pandemic, even as they care for more patients with more severe and complex medical conditions.

During HAP's recent 2024 Workforce Summit, Kenya Pitt, MA, MBA, vice president, chief human resources officer, Penn Medicine-Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, discussed the hospital’s emerging career pipeline for allied health positions.

The Shapiro administration recently announced the commonwealth’s new initiative to develop a maternal health strategic plan. The plan, announced during an event last month, seeks to address disparities in care and ensure pregnant women have access to the prenatal and postpartum care they need to live healthy lives.

This year, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals are encouraging staff, patients, and their communities to get ready for the November 5 election.

The federal government is warning health care and other sectors about an emerging, Iran-based ransomware threat.

A key discussion about reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug is likely to take place later this year.

U.S. hospitals and health systems continue to work toward financial stability after years of uncertainty following the pandemic.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) continues to roll out its proposed reform and update to the nation’s organ transplant system.

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.

About half of U.S. parents report that they face overwhelming levels of stress during the week that hinders their ability to function, according to a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general.