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Over a dozen Pa. hospital closures likely without increased support, report states
Without increased support, more than a dozen hospital closures in Pennsylvania are likely to occur, a recent report reveals.
Survey of Pa. hospitals and nursing homes finds provider shortages limit, delay care
Pennsylvania faces health care workforce shortages that strain patients’ access to care.
HAP: Public policies needed to grow health care workforce
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) says public policies are needed to help health care systems fill their workforce needs.
COVID report: Pa. hospitals suffered heavy losses; still contributed to economy
Pennsylvania hospitals lost $8.1 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic but continued to provide economic value to the state.
HAP: Hospitals strong economic driver despite COVID costs
Despite the enormous cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and historic workforce shortages, Pennsylvania hospitals and health care systems continue to play a significant role in the state’s economy. The Hospital […]
HAP recognizes local hospitals for patient safety
Eight local hospitals are among 29 recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for outstanding performance in patient safety.
Help may be on the way to alleviate Pa. nursing crisis
Pennsylvania is moving to implement the Nurse Licensure Compact by allowing nurses with multistate licenses issued by 40 other states and territories to practice in Pennsylvania.
SLUHN earns recognition for behavioral health care plan
St. Luke’s University Health Network’s (SLUHN) approach to reducing hospital readmissions for behavioral health issues has earned it an Achievement Award from The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP).
HAP lauds 10 local hospitals for patient safety
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) recognized 21 Pennsylvania hospitals, including 10 locally, for their stellar performance ensuring patients’ safety.
HAP president and CEO to retire next year
Andy Carter, president and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) since 2012 will retire next year.
At risk: A win for health care over big tobacco
A lot has changed since 1998, the year that Pennsylvania and 45 states stood up to big tobacco and helped create the Tobacco Settlement Fund, or TSF. We may have moved on from CD-ROMs, dial-up internet and the Y2K-bug frenzy. But a few things have stood the test of time: Pokémon, “Toy Story” and Pennsylvania’s commitment to keeping the core mission of the TSF dedicated to health care.
