Laws Affecting Physicianshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians.aspxLearn more about laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine that are already on the books.Copyright 2008en-usThu, 08 Jan 2009 06:22:35 GMT1Providers Must Report Pregnant Children to Policehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Mandatoryreporting.aspxHealth care providers who treat a pregnant child or a child with a sexually transmitted disease must report the incident to police. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:33:07 GMTSmoking Ban Takes Effecthttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Smokingban.aspxSmoking was banned in most public and work places in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:01:10 GMTLaw Requires Insurers to Pay for Colorectal Cancer Screeninghttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Colorectalcancer.aspxAct 62 of 2008 requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and screenings has been signed into law.Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:07:40 GMTGovernor Signs Perfusionist Licensure Billshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/PerfusionistLicensureRequirements.aspxActs 19 and 20 of 2008 establish licensure requirements for perfusionists.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:40:12 GMTCompromise Autism Bill Signed into Lawhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Autism.aspxA compromise bill requiring insurers to cover autism treatments has been signed into law. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:37:45 GMTLaw Establishes Cancer Drug Repository Programshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Cancerdrug.aspxPharmacies may establish repositories to redistribute some cancer drugs to cancer patientsWed, 20 Aug 2008 16:41:12 GMTPatient Safety Authority Develops Infection Control Plan Recommendationshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Infectionplans.aspxThe Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PSA) has developed recommendations for infection control plans mandated under Act 52 of 2007. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:18:20 GMTHaving Problems Renewing Your Medical License? We Can Help.http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Licenserenewal.aspxThe State Society offers help with common license renewal questions.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:36:15 GMTAdvance Directiveshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/AdvanceDirectives.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society offers information on advance directives and Act 169 of 2006, Pennsylvania's new law governing advance directives.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:39:03 GMTMost Pennsylvanians Haven't Prepared an Advance Health Care Directivehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/AdvanceDirectives/Advancedirectivespoll.aspxA poll by the Pennsylvania Medical Society found that 84 percent of Pennsylvania adults have not prepared an advance health care directive.Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:18:57 GMTLegislation a Major Step Forward for Advance Health Care Directives and Health Care Decision-Making for Incompetent Patientshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/AdvanceDirectives/Act169.aspxAct 169 of 2006 provides greater clarity and protections for patients and physicians.Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:15:43 GMTFacts on Act 169 (Advance Directives)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/AdvanceDirectives/Act169facts.aspxGet an overview of Act 169, which governs advance health care directives and health care decision-making for incompetent patients.Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:51:13 GMTAdvance Health Care Directives and Health Care Decision Making for Incompetent Patientshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/AdvanceDirectives/Advancedirectivesguide.aspxUpdated in September 2007, this is a guide on Act 169 of 2006 for physicians and other health care providers.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:45:03 GMTDecide for Yourself-A Guide to Advance Health Care Directives (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/AdvanceDirectives/Decideforyourself.aspxThis 12-page brochure answers your patients' frequently asked questions about end-of-life and other health care planning. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:02:03 GMTAdvance Health Care Directives Flyer (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/AdvanceDirectives/Advancedirectivesflyer.aspxThis one-page flyer directs your patients to the end-of-life planning resources mentioned above. Make copies of the PDF to hang in your waiting and exam rooms or to give to your patients. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:53:47 GMTLegal Briefshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs.aspxThese legal briefs were prepared by the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Office of General Counsel.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:40:08 GMTAnti-discrimination Laws: Sign Language Interpreters Overview and FAQhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Signlanguage.aspxFederal and state laws require physician offices to provide reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:50:13 GMTCriminal and Child Abuse History Checks for Prospective Employeeshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Backgroundchecks.aspxPennsylvania law requires employers to obtain criminal and child abuse history information from prospective employees who will have contact with children.Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:36:37 GMTJudge Fines Attorney for Improper Certificates of Merithttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Certificateofmeritfine.aspxA Philadelphia judge has sanctioned a plaintiff's attorney and his firm for improperly filing certificates of merit in a medical malpractice case. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:16:07 GMTHealth Care Providers Can File Suit to Collect Interest on Late Auto Insurance Claims Paymentshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Autoinsuranceinterest.aspxThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of this position advanced by the Pennsylvania Medical Society in an amicus (friend of the court) brief.Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:09:00 GMTExpert Witness Statute Stands Testhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Expertwitness.aspxThe Superior Court upheld the State Society's interpretation of Act 13 expert witness qualifications.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:57:03 GMTPhysician-patient relationshiphttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Physicianpatientrelationship.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on the start, end, scope, and termination of the physician-patient relationship.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:47:30 GMTPatient records, privacy, and disclosurehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Patientrecordsprivacyanddisclosure.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on retention and disposal of office medical records and medical records requests.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:57:33 GMTMedical liabilityhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Medicalliability.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on medical liability issues in the commonwealth.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:13:29 GMTPhysician advertisinghttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/Physicianadvertising.aspxInformation from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on ethical requirements for physician advertising.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:17:38 GMTGuide to the Patient Safety Provisions of Act 13 http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/LegalBriefs/GuidetoAct13.aspxFind definitions and descriptions of the facilities affected by Act 13, reporting requirements, facility responsibilities, and more.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:18:04 GMTMedical Liabilityhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability.aspxFind out how the Pennsylvania Medical Society is working to improve the medical liability environment in the state.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:37:06 GMTPMSLIC Policyholders to Receive 10 Percent Dividendhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/PMSLIC.aspxPhysicians insured by PMSLIC will receive a 10 percent dividend for 2008.Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:58:05 GMTMcarehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Mcarenow.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is working to get Mcare abatement, phase-out, and retirement legislation passed by the General Assembly.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:36:18 GMTMedical Liability Insurer Lowers Rateshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/ProMutual.aspxProMutual Group has dropped its medical liability insurance rates for Pennsylvania physicians by 6 percent.Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:05:38 GMTPopularity of RRGs Increaseshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/RRGIncreases.aspxThe number of physicians and hospitals insured by risk retention groups (RRGs) has increased to 30 percent of the state insurance market, according to the state Insurance Department.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:08:19 GMTNew Rule on Reducing Liability Awards Withstands Court Test http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Liabilityawards.aspxSupreme Court denies plaintiff permission to appeal decision. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:59:45 GMTSupreme Court Ruling Reinforces Certificate of Merit Mandate http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Certificateofmerit.aspxA Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling says plaintiffs must meet Certificate of Merit time requirements and file required certifications in medical liability cases. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:51:32 GMTDiscovery of Financial Information from Physician Expert Witnesses http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Financialdiscovery.aspxA recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion may affect physicians who serve as expert witnesses. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:15:58 GMTLawsuit Protection Strategieshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Lawsuitprotection.aspxThis publication is designed to be an instructional tool for physicians so that they can have a more informed discussion with their legal/financial advisors.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:53:20 GMTExplanation of Occurrence vs Claims-made Coveragehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/OccurencevClaimsMade.aspxPhysicians need to understand the ramifications of a switch to claims-made coverage. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:03:05 GMTExpert Witness Statute Stands Testhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Expertwitness.aspxA recent state Superior Court case challenged expert witness qualifications for providing testimony in medical malpractice cases. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:59:30 GMTTrial Bifurcationhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Bifurcation.aspxWhether a request for bifurcation is a good defense strategy will vary from case to case. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:17:42 GMTOut-of-state Plaintiff's Attorneyshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Plaintiffattorneys.aspxThis legal brief discusses the law governing when an out-of-state attorney may represent a plaintiff or defendant in a Pennsylvania judicial proceeding. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:40:04 GMTThe Physician Self-Reporting Provision of Act 13 http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Selfreporting.aspxA summary of the self-reporting requirements of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act or Act 13 of 2002. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:23:47 GMTMedical Liability Reforms: A Detailed Timeline of Legislation and Supreme Court Actions-1996 to 2004http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Medicalliabilitytimeline.aspxBasic changes enacted in 1996 through Act 135 have paved the way for more recent improvements to Pennsylvania's tort law. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:18:04 GMTArbitration of Medical Liability Claims http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Arbitration.aspxThis paper focuses on private arbitration outside the judicial system. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:11:06 GMTMedical Liability Factshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Liabilityfacts.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society has compiled information on medical liability in the commonwealth.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:43:44 GMTMedical Professional Liability Insurance Options http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Insuranceoptions.aspxA review of the types of insurance companies and coverages, as well as regulatory protections and questions to ask when evaluating an insurer. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:25:11 GMTDetailed Summary of Act 13 (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Act13PDF.aspxAdobe PDF printable document summarizing reforms brought about by the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act (Act 13). Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:20:02 GMTComparison of Benefits of Act 13http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Act13benefits.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society provides an overview of the benefits of Act 13.Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:45:25 GMTPhysician Licensing Investigations and Prosecutions: A Guide for Pennsylvania Physicianshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Licensingresources.aspxThis book gives overview of the applicable law and standard practices regarding physician licensing investigations and prosecutions and the Mcare licensing reforms.Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:34:53 GMTState Society Addresses Concerns with Physician Licensing Investigations and Prosecutionshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Licensinginvestigationaction.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society has concerns about physician licensing investigations and prosecutions problems that could slow the resolution of cases where remedial measures are needed.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:43:12 GMTGuide to the Patient Safety Provisions of Act 13 http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/GuidetoAct13.aspxFind definitions and descriptions of the facilities affected by Act 13, reporting requirements, facility responsibilities, and more.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:18:04 GMTFAQ: Act 13 Physician Self-Reporting Ruleshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Act13FAQ.aspxAct 13 requires physicians to self-report notices of lawsuits, disciplinary actions, and other occurences. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:26:06 GMTProtocol for Informing Patients of Serious Events or Incidentshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/MedicalLiability/Seriousincidentprotocol.aspxThe State Society has compiled list of things to keep in mind when informing patients of serious events or incidents.Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:07:51 GMTRegulationshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations.aspxInformation on regulations that the Pennsylvania Medical Society has followed them through the regulatory process.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:34:42 GMTHouse Committee Disagrees with Oral Collaborative Agreements with CRNPshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Housecommittee.aspxA state House of Representatives committee said it "strongly disagrees" with proposed regulations that would allow oral collaborative agreements between physicians and certified registered nurse practitioners.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:47:28 GMTDeadline Passes to Comment on CRNP Regulationshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/CRNPregs.aspxThe 30-day public comment period on regulations expanding the scope of practice of certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) ended Dec. 8.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:19:46 GMTElectronic Physician Signatures Now Allowed on Death Certificateshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Signatures.aspxThe Pennsylvania Department of Health will now allow electronic physician signatures on death certificates. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:38:26 GMTRNs Must Have Continuing Education for Licensure Renewalhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/RNCE.aspxRegistered nurses will need 30 hours of Board-approved continuing education activities prior to renewing their licenses on either Oct. 31, 2010, or April 30, 2011.Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:42:17 GMTMaintaining Your License to Practice Medicinehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Maintaininglicense.aspxLearn how to make sure your medical license is renewed and current.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:41:48 GMTSetting the Record Straight: What You Need to Know about Medical Recordshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Settingrecord.aspxFrom ownership rights to copying fees, Setting the Record Straight will help you make sure you're handling these vital documents appropriately and legally.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:21:06 GMTPhysician Reporting to PennDOThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Physicianreporting.aspxThis publication includes visual standards, epilepsy and other physical and medical standards for drivers of motor vehicles and information on provider liability and patient confidentialityThu, 10 Jan 2008 15:21:37 GMTPractice Guidelines for Physician Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Practitionershttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Practiceguidelines.aspxA resource for physician practices to understand licensure, scope of practice, and reimbursement rules and guidelines for these positions.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:31:43 GMTPhysicians Can Write Multiple Prescriptions for Some Controlled Substanceshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Multipleprescriptions.aspxA new DEA regulation allows physicians to write a patient multiple prescriptions-to be filled sequentially-for the same Schedule II controlled substance. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:26:56 GMTWorkers' Compensation Medical Cost Containment (PA Code)http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/034/chapter127/chap127toc.htmlRegulations implementing the Workers' Compensation Act relating to payments for medical treatment by insurers or self-insured employers and the review of medical treatment of employees with work-related injuries and illnesses.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:21:58 GMTYour Right to Timely Payment Under Act 68http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Act68.aspxAct 68 requires health insurers to remit payment for clean claims within 45 days of receipt.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:51:14 GMTSchool Immunization Regulations (PA Code)http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/028/chapter23/subchapCtoc.htmlState regulation listing the immunization requirements of children entering and attending schools in the commonwealth.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:40:23 GMTScreening for Diseases of the Newbornhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Newbornscreening.aspxSome newborn diseases must be reported to the state.Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:35:35 GMTPhysician Licensure Regulations (MDs and DOs)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/LicensureRegulations.aspxLinks to MD and DO licensure regulations from the State Board of Medicine and the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:13:51 GMTPrimary Health Centers (PA Code)http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/028/chapter7/chap7toc.htmlA community-based, nonprofit corporation that provides preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and basic emergency health services by licensed practitioners to patients who may require a variety of medical services can apply to the Department of Health to become designated as a primary health center if it meets the minimum standards outlined in the regulations.Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:18:22 GMTRegulatory Review Processhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/RegulatoryReview.aspxThe regulatory review process is lengthy and complex.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:04:33 GMTClarification of DEA Requirements if Practicing in More Than One State http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/DEARequirements.aspxThe Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) amended registration regulations require physicians who practice in more than one state to obtain a separate DEA registration for each state.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:39:57 GMTDEA Considering New Rule for Prescribing Controlled Substanceshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Controlledsubstances.aspxThis proposed rule would allow physicians to issue multiple Schedule II prescriptions during single office visit. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:16:12 GMTAct 6: A Crash Course in Auto Accident Reimbursement http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Act6.aspxA concise run-down of the steps you need to take to get appropriately reimbursed for care of patients injured in a motor vehicle accident.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:54:38 GMTDisease Reportinghttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Regulations/Reportablediseases.aspxThis publication includes lists of reportable diseases, how and where to report, confidentiality rules, and penalties for failing to report.Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:25:01 GMTScope of Practicehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope.aspxIn the summer of 2007, a series of bills affecting scope of practice of various allied health professionals was signed into law. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:34:51 GMTCRNP Prescribing Concerns (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Prescribing.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society reviews its concerns about CRNP prescribing.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:59 GMTCover Letter to Pennsylvania Medical Society Official Comments on Proposed CRNP Regulations (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Commentcover.aspxThis letter accompanied the Pennsylvania Medical Society's official comments on the proposed CRNP regulations.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:44:07 GMTPennsylvania Medical Society Official Comments on Proposed CRNP Regulations (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Officialcomments.aspxThese are the Pennsylvania Medical Society's official comments on the proposed CRNP regulations.Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:42:17 GMTHouse Committee Disagrees with Oral Collaborative Agreements with CRNPshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Housecommittee.aspxA state House of Representatives committee said it "strongly disagrees" with proposed regulations that would allow oral collaborative agreements between physicians and certified registered nurse practitioners.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:47:28 GMTDeadline Passes to Comment on CRNP Regulationshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/CRNPregs.aspxThe 30-day public comment period on regulations expanding the scope of practice of certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) ended Dec. 8.Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:19:46 GMTLaw Expands PA Scope of Practicehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/PAscope.aspxA new law has expanded the scope of practice of physician assistants (PAs).Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:25:49 GMTRegulations Grant Prescriptive Authority to Nurse Midwiveshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Nursemidwiferegs.aspxProposed regulations would allow nurse midwives to prescribe drugs, but do not expand the midwives' scope of practice beyond the intent of state law.Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:54:32 GMTState Society Developing Action Plan on Scope of Practice Regulations http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Scopeaction.aspxThe State Society soon will need physician responses to proposed draft regulations expanding scope of practice of certified registered nurse practitioners.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:04:47 GMTRegulatory Review Processhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Regulatoryprocess.aspxThis outline takes a brief look at the regulatory review process.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:23:53 GMTScope of Practice Debate Moves to Regulatory Processhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Scoperegulations.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is concerned about where proposed changes in CRNP scope of practice could go during the regulatory process.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:19:09 GMTGovernor Signs Scope of Practice Billshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Scopesigning.aspxThe Governor has signed five scope of practice bills, which had been unanimously approved by the General Assembly. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:47:17 GMTOverview of CRNP Legislation (PDF)http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/CRNPoverview.aspxThe State Society gives an overview of the CRNP law.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:35:13 GMTScope of Practice Legislation Timelinehttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/SOPTimeline.aspxIt's been a long road for the scope of practice legislation-nearly 10 years. This timeline shows the path of the scope of practice measures for certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs). Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:42:09 GMTCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner (PA Code)http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter18/subchapCtoc.htmlTitle 49, Subchapter C of the Pennsylvania Code includes amendments to regulations governing CRNPs.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:25:46 GMTRevised Regulations Now Permit DOs to Collaborate with CRNPshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/DOcollaboration.aspxThanks to a recent ruling, osteopathic physicians (DOs) can now enter into collaborative agreements that allow certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) to prescribe medications.Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:41:45 GMTPhysician Delegation Regulationshttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Delegation.aspxLearn about the conditions a medical doctor must meet to delegate to a health care practitioner or technician.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:40:22 GMTPractice Guidelines for Physician Assistants and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners Webinarhttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/LawsAffectingPhysicians/Scope/Webinar.aspxThis webinar focuses on rules and reimbursement for mid-level practioners.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:20:09 GMT