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Pennsylvania faces uncertainty over federal funding as state leaders work to grow the health care workforce, address maternal health disparities, and invest in public health.

More mothers are delivering safely across the United States, according to data recently released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the statistics continue to identify alarming racial disparities in outcomes.

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today reacted to Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025–2026 state budget. HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings released the following statement.

The Shapiro administration this week hosted events with Pennsylvania hospital leaders focused on improving the state’s maternal health.

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today released an action plan to improve maternal health outcomes, increase access to care, and eliminate disparities.

A new report from March of Dimes indicates that preterm births in Pennsylvania—while lower than the national average—remain high, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic groups.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a new nationwide campaign to raise public awareness of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

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.

The Shapiro administration this week convened a roundtable discussion in Philadelphia to answer questions from the local community and talk about the state’s maternal health strategic plan.

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.