map showing counties in the state with health care shortage, which is most of the state

Pennsylvania Needs More Health-care Workers

Pennsylvania has a large primary care physician shortage, as well as a shortage of allied health-care and behavioral health workers, particularly in rural areas.

13%

anticipated growth in healthcare occupations, the fastest growing job segment, by 2031

20,000

estimated shortfall of nurses in Pennsylvania by 2026

60%

of US healthcare providers are allied health-care professionals

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Inside Pennsylvania’s Healthcare Pulse: A Conversation with HAP President Nicole Stallings

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Stallings, President and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), to explore her leadership role and the organization's vital mission in supporting hospitals, health systems, and patients across the Commonwealth. Stallings shares key facts about HAP’s statewide impact and dives into the major initiatives shaping healthcare delivery in Pennsylvania—from rural health equity and workforce development to policy advocacy and innovation. Whether you're a healthcare professional, policymaker, or community advocate, this episode offers essential insight into the organization at the forefront of Pennsylvania’s healthcare landscape

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