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What better way to celebrate National #RuralHealth Day than with rural hospital leaders? HAP was proud to join policymakers and health care leaders for today's Pennsylvania Mountains Rural Healthcare Conference hosted by Indiana Regional Medical Center and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. #PowerofRural

Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals support more than three million Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth—and their impact goes far beyond patient care. On National #RuralHealth Day, HAP joins organizations across the country in thanking Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals for their unwavering commitment to support their communities. Our rural hospitals serve a critical role to protect access to care and to address the unique health challenges rural citizens face today. Learn more about the #PowerofRural: https://lnkd.in/dAPGQaPC.

We all depend on hospitals for health care. But #DIY hospitals also play a critical role in economic development, job creation, and making communities healthier? A HAP report released today quantifies the many ways #PaHospitals strengthen their communities beyond patient care. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eF7JTMET. #CommunityImpact

HAPevolve partner Withum's 2024 Healthcare Symposium will feature insights from health care industry experts, including HAP's Nicole Stallings. ? During the virtual event, Stallings will join Cathleen Bennett, president and CEO of New Jersey Hospital Association for a keynote session focused on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in today’s health care landscape. Learn more about the event and register: https://lnkd.in/e8FCGDsN !

It's a great day for advocacy in Washington! Today, HAP and hospital government relations officers from across the commonwealth visited with federal lawmakers to highlight how they can support access to care and other critical hospital priorities.

Pennsylvania children's hospitals are calling on the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that would address barriers that children covered by Medicaid face when traveling out of state for care. “When children need health services that are not available in their home state, they must travel to different states to receive care. This is particularly true for children with medically complex conditions who must regularly access highly specialized providers found in children’s hospitals,” the coalition of children's hospitals wrote in a letter this week to Senators Casey and Fetterman. Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/eVmTJqZV. #childrenshospitals #accesstocare Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Geisinger Penn State Health UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

It is likely that your system or hospital has recently been contacted by a firm urging you to partner with them to gain access to part of a substantial settlement associated with a recent court decision against Blue Cross and Blue Shield. HAP is presenting a webinar TOMORROW to educate C-suite leaders about the case, hospital options, recovery potential, and timing so you are positioned to make the best decisions for your organization. Learn more and register - https://lnkd.in/eENpvTZX.

This #VeteransDay, HAP thanks all veterans for their sacrifice and service to our nation, including our own Lori Mulholland and Graycen Hunt.

Hospital leaders across the greater Philadelphia area gathered to network and learn this morning at #HAPSoutheastConnect. We reinforced regional collaboration to address tough issues, heard from Melissa Agnes about courageous and effective crisis communication, and joined Gift of Life Donor Program in celebrating hospitals' work to champion organ donation. Temple Health – Temple University Health System Temple University Hospital was recognized with the 2024 Gift of Life Award.

For #WorkforceWednesday, we're highlighting a new initiative by Temple Health – Temple University Health System to support aspiring RNs and CRNAs with the education they need to enter health care careers. “Innovative partnerships like these are critical for developing the next generation of nursing professionals, and will help ensure that Temple Health has the highly-skilled workforce we need to succeed for years to come," said Dr. Chaudron Carter Short, PhD, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, executive vice president and chief nurse executive. Learn more about the Nursing Scholars Program in today's #GrowPAHealth spotlight: https://lnkd.in/egA6NXYU.