HAP's Latest News

The Biden administration announced a new proposal today to expand coverage of anti-obesity medications for millions of Americans on Medicare and Medicaid.

For the third time, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended the COVID-19 flexibilities that have allowed clinicians to virtually prescribe certain medications through 2025.

CMS finalized two payment rules for 2025 late Friday—the Outpatient Prospective Payment System and the Physician Fee Schedule—that contained several notable changes for hospitals and health care policy.

With only a few days left in the legislative session, the Pennsylvania General Assembly this week advanced several bills addressing the health care workforce, maternal health, insurance coverage, and changes in state agencies.

In a letter today, HAP and the Pennsylvania hospital community strongly opposed legislation that would create new regulatory burdens for hospitals while threatening access to care.

Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy.

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

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

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

State lawmakers across House and Senate committees advanced several notable bills for hospitals related to the workforce, price transparency, professional licensure, and other key topics.