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If you are a Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollee, you are more likely to experience a longer hospital stay before discharge to a post-acute care facility compared with traditional Medicare enrollees, according to a new analysis by NORC at the University of Chicago.

Pennsylvania reached a key milestone today, becoming a full participant in three multistate health care licensure compacts that will support the health care workforce and access to care.

Harrisburg, PA (July 3, 2025)—HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings released the following statement about final passage of federal budget reconciliation legislation.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) delivers significant risks to Pennsylvania’s health care system—especially hospitals—and will hurt, not help, our economy.

HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings released the following statement about the U.S. Senate’s passage of budget reconciliation legislation.

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 mental health of mothers in the U.S. is declining, according to a new seven-year study of self-reported physical and mental health released by JAMA Internal Medicine. 

The federal government has highlighted two potential cybersecurity threats that should be on your radar this week.

Pennsylvania is on the verge of fully implementing its vision for a multistate health care workforce.

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital received the Excellence in Care Award for advancing perinatal mental health access among vulnerable populations by streamlining systems and integrating technology.