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Pennsylvania Medical Society leaders provide statements, testimony, and interviews on the most important issues affecting health care in Pennsylvania.

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The State of Medicine in Pennsylvania
Roger F. Mecum, chief execeutive officer of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate's Republican Policy Committee, on the state of medicine in Pennsylvania.
Statement From the Pennsylvania Medical Society Regarding Mcare and PA ABC
The following is a statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding the society’s position on Mcare and its link to insurance for the uninsured.
Testimony on House Bill 1849: Telehealth
Larry Light, Vice President of Governmental Affairs of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the House Insurance Committee on HB 1849, which would provide for health care coverage for telehealth.
Statement from the Pennsylvania Medical Society in Response to the House Amendment to SB 1137
The following is a statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passing amendments to Senate Bill 1137.
Pennsylvania Medical Society: Working to Responsibly Cover More Uinsured, While Making Sure Your Doctor is Always There
A statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding Pennsylvania’s uninsured residents, high costs of liability insurance, and the unfunded liability of Pennsylvania’s MCARE Fund.
Pennsylvania Medical Society to Governor: Best Option Is to Suspend and Delink
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is calling on Governor Rendell to immediately suspend collection of the annual MCARE assessment.
Politics Causing Collateral Damage Within Health Care as Patients and Their Doctors Are Held Hostage
The following is in response to recent political events surrounding Governor Rendell’s Cover All Pennsylvanians health insurance plan and an abatement program to relieve the high costs of medical liability insurance.
Testimony on HB 1998
Dr. Peter Lund, President, Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Professional Licensure Committee on HB 1998, which essentially recognizes the practice of naturopathic medicine.
PA Medical Society: There’s Still Work to be Done on Medical Liability
The following is a statement in response to Governor Rendell’s press conference on Oct. 24, 2007, regarding the medical liability climate.
Testimony: HB 798
In written testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Health and Human Services Committee, the president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society discusses a bill on lyme disease treatment.
Fair Insurance Contracting and Reimbursement
On September 6, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' House Insurance Committee.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Comments on Governor Rendell’s ‘Prescription for Pennsylvania’ Announcement
The president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society responds to Governor Rendell’s ‘Prescription for Pennsylvania’ announcement.
IBC/Highmark Merger
On June 26, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate Banking Insurance Committee.
Quality, Patient Safety, and the Future of Integrated Healthcare Teams
On May 19, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Professional Licensure Committee.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Welcomes Governor's Executive Order on Chronic Care
The following is a statement is in regards to Gov. Rendell’s executive order issued to establish the Gov.’s Chronic Care Management, Reimbursement, and Cost Reduction Commission.
Careful Review of SB 300 Shows Unacceptable Outcomes for Patients and Taxpayers
The following is an opinion editorial in response to a Steven B. Larchuk, Esq, editorial appearing in the Harrisburg Patriot-News on May 6, 2007.
Physicians for Patients: Honoring Patient Advocate Day
On May 8, 2007, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, participated in the National Patient Advocate Day at the state capitol.
Testimony: HB 500 and 501
The Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Professional Licensure Committee.
Health Affairs Study of Pennsylvania Physicians Spotlights Health Care Problem Areas
This statement from the president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is in response to an April 2007 study published in the journal Health Affairs.
Fair Insurance Contracting
The Pennsylvania Medical Society presented testimony before the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee on May 12, 2005.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Commends Council of the City of Philadelphia on Resolution Declaring March Latino Health Month
This statement was given by William W. Lander, MD, immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing family physician from Bryn Mawr.
Governor’s ‘Prescription for Pennsylvania’ Proposed for Introduction as HB 700
The following is a statement from Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, in response to Pennsylvania House Bill 700 being introduced on March 19, 2007. Dr. Piasio is a practicing orthopedic surgeon from Dubois, Pa.
Testimony: HB 700
On April 11, 2007, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Insurance Committee.
Testimony: IBC/Highmark Merger
On April 9, 2007, C. Richard Schott, MD, Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Board of Trustees, presented the following testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Health Care and Broadband Outreach in Pennsylvania
On March 28, 2007, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate Communication and Technology Committee.
Governor's Health Care Remarks Spark State Society Response
Medical Liability Insurance Coverage: The Future
On November 2, 2006, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President, Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania Mcare Commission
With State’s Physician Supply Stunted and Health Care Demand Growing, Legislature Passes Abatement to Encourage Doctors to Stay
The following is a statement from Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing orthopedic surgeon from DuBois, PA.
The Value of Health Information Technology in the Management of Chronic Disease
On September 21, 2006, Charles Cutler, Trustee, Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate Communications and Technology Committee.
State House Report on Flu Shot on the Mark, says Pennsylvania Medical Society
The following is a statement from Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing orthopedic surgeon from DuBois, PA.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Supports Patient Safety, Applauds Work of Patient Safety Authority
Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 5 - 11, 2006 The following is a statement from Mark A. Piasio, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing orthopedic surgeon from DuBois, PA.
Examining Competition in Group Health Care
Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony on September 7, 2006, to the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Universal Health Care and Pennsylvania
Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony on August 23, 2006 to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Insurance Committee.
Perfusionists and Medical Boards
Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony on August 16, 2006 to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Professional Licensure Committee.
Flu, Its Vaccine, and a Troubled Distribution System
William W. Lander, MD, Immediate Past President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony on July 20, 2006 to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Select Committee on Influenza Vaccine.
Professional License Bill Raises Questions: HB 2105 Testimony
On June 1, 2006, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President, Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Committee on Professional Licensure.
Testimony on Patient Safety Bill (House Bill 2106)
On June 8, 2006, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President, Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Committee on Professional Licensure.
Time to Fix a Failed Distribution System
William W. Lander, MD, Immediate Past President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Select Committee on Influenza on May 9, 2006.
HB 1850 Testimony
Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, Pennsylvania Medical Society president, on May 3, 2006, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee.
Health Care Chaos: Is It a Trend We Want to Continue?
The following is a guest opinion by Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Medical Safety Automation Fund Testimony
Bruce A. MacLeod, MD, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony on March 14, 2006 to the Pennsylvania Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee.
A Failed Distribution System and a Time for Change
Mark A. Piasio, MD, Pennsylvania Medical Society president, on January 17, 2006, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives House Republican Policy Committee.
State of Emergency Medicine Report Card for Pennsylvania Highlights Good and Bad
The following is a statement from Mark A. Piasio, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing orthopedic surgeon from DuBois, PA.
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance: Time to Restructure
William W. Lander, MD, immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, on October 28, 2005, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania Medicaid Listening Tour.
Liability Insurance Discounts
William W. Lander, MD, Pennsylvania Medical Society president, on September 21, 2005, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Insurance Committee.
HB 1489: Enhancing Life Through Smoke-Free Environments
William W. Lander, MD, Pennsylvania Medical Society president, on September 21, 2005, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Health and Human Services Committee.
Two Independent Studies Indicate Medical Liability Insurance Crisis Hampering Access to Physicians
Pennsylvania Medical Society says Studies Prove that a Broken Legal System Hurts the Patient-Doctor Relationship and Drives Up Health Care Costs
$636 Million Diverted from Patient Care to Liability Insurance
Pennsylvania Medical Society says it's only the tip of the iceberg. The following is a statement from Roger F. Mecum, Executive Vice President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Medical Society Testifies, Meets with Legislators to Voice Concerns about Prescription for Pennsylvania
The Society has met with legislators and key stakeholders to voice its opposition to some sections of Prescription for Pennsylvania.