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As Pennsylvania ages, many health care professionals are reaching 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.

The federal government today announced the first steps to create a multi-state social worker licensure compact.

Global childhood immunization levels stalled in 2023, leaving many without life-saving protection.

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.

The federal government this week released a new proposal to improve information sharing between patients, providers, payors, and public health authorities.

HAP and Pennsylvania hospitals thank legislative leaders and Governor Shapiro for prioritizing key health care priorities in the state budget.

After reaching record highs during the pandemic, physician burnout fell below 50 percent during 2023, according to a new report from the American Medical Association (AMA).

Hospitals did not see any financial surprises during May, with margins and other key performance indicators showing less volatility from month to month, according to the latest Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report.

The FDA announced its latest initiative to thwart a rising tide of health misinformation.

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.