Thousands of Pennsylvanians go to the hospital every winter due to respiratory viruses, and now is the time to protect your health. This week, state health leaders received their updated COVID-19 ...

Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives: On behalf of more than 235 member hospitals and health systems, The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) writes in strong ...

HAP's Achievement Awards program recognizes health care providers for innovative patient-centered initiatives that improve health care quality, efficiency, and the health of their communities.

CMS this week announced average premiums for Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug plans would remain stable for 2027. Here’s what you need to know: New rates: The weighted average for MA plan ...

State officials this week announced the statewide launch of a sexual assault evidence tracking system will begin later this year. The launch follows the passage of Act 122 of 2024, which established ...

HAP’s Caring for the Commonwealth series showcases the innovative programs led by Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems—and, most importantly, the difference they make for communities. The series ...

Public health leaders across the commonwealth continue to monitor the spread of measles in Pennsylvania while highlighting the importance of vaccination. Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of ...

Population health focuses on the factors that influence health during a person’s lifetime, with an emphasis on prevention and health optimization across an entire lifespan. To achieve this, hospitals ...

As difficult as it to write this, the reality is almost upon us. It’s time to replace our flip flops and t-shirts with snow boots and knit caps. The seasonal change will likely unfold as it does every ...

Hospitals prefer artificial intelligence (AI) models that blend technology with their teams’ expertise, according to a new report. A new survey this month by Carta Healthcare finds that leaders favor ...

Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health systems are working hard to develop a robust and diverse health care workforce to both serve the current needs of their communities and meet a growing need for care ...

Pennsylvania’s nursing homes and hospitals are developing a robust and diverse health care workforce to both serve their communities today and meet a growing need as the commonwealth ages. But they ...