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The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania

Jan 21, 2026

Over a dozen Pa. hospital closures likely without increased support, report states

More than a dozen Pennsylvania hospital closures are likely to occur, a recent report reveals.

Apr 2, 2025

Survey of Pa. hospitals and nursing homes finds provider shortages limit, delay care

A new survey of Pennsylvania’s hospitals and nursing homes revealed that health care workforce shortages strain patients’ access to care.

Two paramedics are assisting a patient. The patient is connected to a ventilator. Thank you doctors and nurses. Urgent hospitalization. Vector illustration.
Jan 30, 2024

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. 

Jan 11, 2024

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. 

Oct 17, 2023

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.  

Oct 11, 2023

HAP recognizes three local hospitals for patient safety

Three local hospitals are among 29 recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for outstanding performance in patient safety. 

Aug 22, 2023

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.

Jan 18, 2023

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital among 10 local hospitals lauded for patient safety

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) recognized 21 Pennsylvania hospitals, including WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, for their stellar performance ensuring patients’ safety. 

Nov 18, 2022

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.Â