http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg.aspxGet the latest news from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on important bills that could affect health care in Pennsylvania. Copyright 2008en-usSat, 04 Jul 2009 11:00:09 GMT1http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Board-of-Med.aspxThe state Senate on June 2, 2009, confirmed three physicians as members of the state Board of Medicine.Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:35:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Harrisburgglance.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society gives you a quick overview on health care legislation that is being considered in Harrisburg.Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:52:42 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Cellban.aspxBills have been introduced banning the use of handheld cell phones while driving.Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:02:28 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/EHR-incentives.aspxAn estimated $17.2 billion in incentives is available through Medicare and Medicaid to encourage providers to adopt electronic health records (EHR) systems.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:59:48 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Visa.aspxThe J-1 visa waiver program for IMGs has been extended through through Sept. 30, 2009.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:29:13 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Pain-management.aspxConcurrent resolutions introduced March 6, 2009, in the state General Assembly would help remove some barriers to proper pain management. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:05:06 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Tanning-bill.aspxMany states have taken steps to regulate tanning facilities and establish age restrictions, but Pennsylvania's facilities are still unregulated. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:42:10 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Merger.aspxHighmark and Independence Blue Cross (IBC) have withdrawn their application to consolidateWed, 21 Jan 2009 16:21:54 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Gov-announcement.aspxGov. Ed Rendell will expand a state-run health insurance program and launch a website to help patients price shop for prescription drugs.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:50:49 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Medicaresuit.aspxA federal appeals court has ruled that the US Department of Health and Human Services does not have to release individual physician Medicare payment information.Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:44:50 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Lymebill.aspxThe state would ramp up public and professional education on Lyme disease under bills that have been introduced in the General Assembly.Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:44:31 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Copy of Mcarebudget.aspxGov. Ed Rendell in his budget address proposed a plan to pay off Mcare's unfunded liability and expand health care coverage for the uninsured. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:58:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society represents physician and patient interests to be sure health care reform promotes better care.Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:30:42 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/adultBasic.aspxHouse Bill 1 would expand adultBasic, the state-run health insurance program for low-income workers whose employers don't offer health insurance. Thu, 28 May 2009 10:59:38 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Obama.aspxPennsylvania physicians had front-row seats to President Barack Obama's speech on health care reform. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:11:23 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Adverseevents.aspxPhysicians and hospitals will not be paid for preventable serious adverse events.Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:26:16 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/PHC4-bills.aspxThe Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council has been reauthorized after nearly having to close its doors.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:22:59 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/MiniCOBRA.aspxEmployees of small businesses who leave their jobs can extend their health insurance under a new state law.Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:52:21 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Health-insurance-bill.aspxParents will be able to keep dependent children younger than 30 on their health insurance.Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:22:30 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Health-PAct.aspxDemocrats in the state House of Representatives have unveiled a six-bill health care reform package, called Health PAct.Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:56:18 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/RepublicanPlan.aspxRepublicans in the State Senate have reintroduced HealthNET PA, their plan to expand access to health care.Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:15:36 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Apologybill.aspxA bill has been introduced in the state Senate that would give medical professionals the freedom to apologize for adverse medical outcomes. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:12:21 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/HIPAAchanges.aspxThe economic stimulus package substantially expands and modifies HIPAA privacy and security requirements. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:26:47 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/LoanForgiveness.aspxLegislation that would forgive medical school loans has been introduced again in the state General Assembly. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:58:49 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Shapiro.aspxIn this article that appeared in Physicians News Digest, State Rep. Josh Shapiro discusses the state of health care in Pennsylvania.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:05:06 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Retroactivedenials.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society believes that insurers should only have as long to deny claims as providers have to file them.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:59:29 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Economicstimulus.aspxThe economic stimulus plan that was recently signed into law contained billions for health care initiatives.Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:21:24 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Certificates of need.aspxA bill that would reinstate certificate of need (CON) in Pennsylvania and limit self-referrals was discussed in a public hearing.Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:54:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Mcarebudget.aspxGov. Ed Rendell in his budget address proposed a plan to pay off Mcare's unfunded liability and expand health care coverage for the uninsured. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:58:40 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/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 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements.aspxPennsylvania Medical Society leaders provide statements, testimony, and interviews on the most important issues affecting health care in Pennsylvania.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:51:30 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/Mcarerelief.aspxThe president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society gave this speech at a press conference on Mcare relief.Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:29:00 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/SB1137.aspxThe 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.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:50:34 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/HB798.aspxIn 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.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:06:54 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/9607Testimony.aspxOn September 6, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' House Insurance Committee.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:38:18 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/Rx4Pastatement.aspxThe president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society responds to Governor Rendell's 'Prescription for Pennsylvania' announcement.Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:26:39 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/62607Testimony.aspxOn June 26, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate Banking Insurance Committee.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:44:13 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/51907Testimony.aspxOn May 19, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Professional Licensure Committee.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:50:14 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/52107Statement.aspxThe 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. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:58:05 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/51707Statement.aspxThe following is an opinion editorial in response to a Steven B. Larchuk, Esq, editorial appearing in the Harrisburg Patriot-News on May 6, 2007.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:30:04 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/5807Statement.aspxOn 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. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:36:52 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/5307Testimony.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Professional Licensure Committee.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/Healthaffairsstudystatement.aspxThis statement from the president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is in response to an April 2007 study published in the journal Health Affairs. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:44:25 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/51207Testimony.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society presented testimony before the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee on May 12, 2005.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:46:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/Latinohealthmonth.aspxThis statement was given by William W. Lander, MD, immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing family physician from Bryn Mawr.Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:31:38 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/31907Testimony.aspxThe 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.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:57:27 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/41107Testimony.aspxOn 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.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:08:02 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/TestimonyIBCHighmark.aspxOn 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.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:34:30 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Statements/32807Testimony.aspxOn 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.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:30:41 GMT