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Despite an ever-increasing demand, fewer family doctors are practicing in U.S. rural areas, according to research published in The Annals of Family Medicine. In recognition of the problem, efforts have been made to develop the rural workforce; however, the study shows the continuing loss of physicians has outpaced gains and the trend contributes to existing disparities rural communities’ experience.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration made moves to address the rising cost of the popular GLP-1 drugs by negotiating deals with two of the largest manufacturers, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today reacted to the passage of the 2025–2026 state budget.

November 4 is Election Day, and it’s time to make your vote count.

We are less than two days away from open enrollment on the state health insurance marketplace Pennie—and this year will feature some big changes.

During Advocacy Week, Pennsylvania’s hospitals are putting the spotlight on the ways they support their communities.

Today, the state Senate Institutional Sustainability & Innovation Committee advanced HAP-supported proposals to support nurse education, rural health, and collaborative care models.

During a hearing today hosted by the Senate State Government Committee, HAP and hospital leaders discussed how Pennsylvania’s medical liability climate threatens access to care.

The state Senate yesterday passed a bill that would create a pathway to licensure for Certified Midwives (CM) in Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee advanced two HAP-supported bills to support access to vaccines and colorectal cancer screening through insurance.