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The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AICUP) of Pennsylvania this week launched a bold new initiative to grow the nursing workforce, bolster nurse education, and expedite graduation time for new nurses.

The State Department today announced a plan to make it easier for physicians 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.

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 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.

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).

The Senate has passed a bill that will help Pennsylvania implement the multistate nurse and physician licensure compacts.

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.

On #HAVhope Friday, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are highlighting efforts to combat violence in our workplaces and communities.