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The 26-27 budget proposed by @GovernorShapiro would maintain funding for hospital services and proposes new investments in behavioral health. We continue to advocate for sustainable payments our hospitals and communities need to thrive. See our statement: haponline.org/News/Media/New…

A report we're releasing today by @OliverWyman finds PA lags behind other states in supporting hospital care. As a result, hospitals here are paid less for providing care our communities depend on. Learn how policymakers can help our communities thrive: haponline.org/News/Media/New…

On National Rural Health Day, we recognize PA's hospitals for the ways they are transforming care to meet patients’ needs and their outstanding commitment to their communities. Learn more: haponline.org/News/HAP-News-…. #NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerOfRural

The 2025–2026 PA budget maintains important hospital funding that supports access to care in PA communities. HAP looks forward to continued conversation about policies to ensure hospitals and communities can thrive. Full statement from @NicoleS_HAP: haponline.org/News/Media/New…

Very proud that our own Jefferson Hospital was honored this year through @HAPupdates Excellence in Patient Safety Program. Jefferson is known for its expert care and comprehensive medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services. Thank you for always providing incredible care!

🏥 Hospitals do more than provide care and improve health. They are economic anchors and job creators, enabling vibrant communities where people want to live and businesses can grow. Learn more about #PaHospitals FY 2024 community impact: haponline.org/News/Media/New…

Pennsylvania’s hospital leaders are in Harrisburg this morning to kick off #PAHospitalAdvocacyWeek. Hear from @pennhighlandshc leaders about why they are advocating for patients and communities.

Our #MaternalHealth Summit is underway. Health and community leaders are sharing strategies to drive improvement. "Commitment to this work is more important now than ever, and we’re really grateful you’re giving us your time, your commitment, and your energy," @NicoleS_HAP said.

The federal #340B Drug Pricing Program is critical to preserving access to health care, especially in PA's rural communities. Learn more: haponline.org/News/HAP-News-….

In a column for @RealClearPA, @NicoleS_HAP urges state and federal leaders to focus a new rural health fund on the purpose for which it was created: Stopping rural hospitals from closing and protecting access to care when #Medicaid cuts take effect: realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/2025/…

Congratulations to our honorees for the 2025 Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge! 21 hospitals participated to raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation. HAP is proud to partner with @COREDonateLife, @Donors1, and @DonateLifePA. Learn more: haponline.org/News/HAP-News-…

A recent LTE in @gettysburgtimes highlights how a state False Claims Act puts health care access at risk. "We all want to stop fraud," writes Chuck Smith of Hanover. "But this proposal would fuel meritless claims, not improve care." Link: gettysburgtimes.com/opinion/letter…

PA's medical liability climate makes it harder to attract and keep providers and forces hospitals to make tough decisions about high-risk services, such as OB. A recent op-ed from @EckerRep highlights potential legislative solutions: yorkdispatch.com/story/opinion/…

In a guest column for @RealClearPA , @NicoleS_HAP makes the case for why strong, local hospitals are necessary for PA to capitalize on opportunities to become a tech leader and grow its economy: realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/2025/…

Today's @PennLive story by @iveydejesus looks at the already fragile state of the PA's rural hospitals and how looming #Medicaid cuts threaten care that communities' health and competitiveness depend on. Read it online: pennlive.com/news/2025/07/d….

In today's @SpotlightPA story, @NicoleS_HAP emphasizes how chronic underpayment by #Medicaid puts hospitals at risk and why looming federal cuts will accelerate the access to care crisis in PA's rural communities: spotlightpa.org/statecollege/2…

HAP joined @GovernorShapiro, @PAStateDept, @WellSpan, and @RepFrankBurns to celebrate PA joining licensure compacts. "Recruiting from out of state just got more streamlined and drs and RNs who are already licensed can begin caring for PA'ns sooner," said HAP's Stephanie Watkins.

In light of #Medicaid cuts that will destabilize PA health care, @NicoleS_HAP today called on state and federal leaders to prioritize policies that protect PA's access to care. See HAP's full statement on today's vote: haponline.org/News/Media/New…

As Congress nears a final vote on #Medicaid cuts, we continue to sound alarm about PA's access to care. @NicoleS_HAP spoke with @kileykoscinski of @905wesa about what's at stake for hospital care PA communities depend on: wesa.fm/politics-gover…

We are urging the U.S. House to reject the deep cuts to #Medicaid in the Senate-passed reconciliation bill that will cause health care coverage losses and destabilize PA hospitals and communities. See @NicoleS_HAP's letter today to PA's delegation: haponline.org/Resource-Cente…