Sycom GM RSS feed generatorMon, 08 Feb 2010 09:22:41 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/default.aspxGet the latest news from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on important bills that could affect health care in Pennsylvania. Copyright 2010en-usTue, 09 Feb 2010 07:17:07 GMT1http://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Medical-marijuana.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society Board of Trustees has expressed its support of clinical trials on the efficacy of marijuana and similar drugs in treating serious medical conditions. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:22:41 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/NA-bill.aspxA bill that would certify nurse anesthetists and remove physician supervision requirements is under consideration by the House Professional Licensure Committee.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Cellban.aspxSeveral bills have been introduced banning texting and the use of handheld cell phones while driving.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:42:08 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, 15 Jan 2010 13:22:17 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Ophthalmic.aspxA bill being considered by the state Senate would define ophthalmic surgery and limit it only to licensed physicians.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:59:28 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Naturopaths.aspxA bill has been introduced in the state Senate that would set standards for licensing of naturopaths.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:54:56 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/HIVtesting.aspxThe CDC recommends that everyone be tested for HIV as part of routine medical care, but state law hasn't caught up.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:51:51 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Fair-contracting-bill.aspxHouse Bill 1759 would overhaul and standardize contracting between physicians and insurers.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:21:19 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/ID-badges.aspxTwo bills in the state General Assembly would require health care providers to wear standardized identification badges that identify their license or certification.Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:41:33 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Credentialing-bills.aspxBills have been introduced in the state General Assembly that would improve the physician credentialing process. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:03:59 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 15:06:58 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 15:49:16 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.Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:59:15 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.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:02:46 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Medicare-payment-delay.aspxA 21.5 percent cut could come March 1. Encourage your US senators to vote for a permanent fix to the Medicare payment system. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:43:31 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/HSR-passes.aspxThe US Senate on Dec. 24, 2009, passed health system reform legislation on a 60-39 vote. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:02:19 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Senator-Letter.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society has sent a letter to Sen. Specter and Sen. Casey raising serious concerns about the current Senate health system reform legislation.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:20:51 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/HSR-testimony.aspxA single payer system would be harmful to both Pennsylvania's patients and physicians, the Pennsylvania Medical Society president told a state Senate committee.Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:22:25 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/HSR-questions.aspxWhile pleased with several of the elements of health system reform legislation, the Pennsylvania Medical Society still has some serious concerns.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/SGR-letter.aspxPennsylvania Medical Society President James A. Goodyear, MD, wrote a letter supporting Medicare physician payment reform to Pennsylvania Sens. Arlen Specter and Robert Casey Jr.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:27:01 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/SGR-Repeal.aspxThe US House of Representatives passed a bill that would repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate formula for Medicare payments.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:59:10 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Reform-Stand.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is monitoring health system reform legislation but has not taken a stand.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:19:54 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/House-Letter.aspxA letter to Pennsylvania's delegation to the House of Representatives urged them to support HR 3961, The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. The legislation passed the House on Nov. 19.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:08:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Pelosi-letter.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society joined a long list of the medical associations in signing a letter supporting HR 3961, The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009. The legilsation passed the US House of Representatives on Nov. 19.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:09:33 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Reform-Bills.aspxThe American Medical Association has announced its support for bills that would reform the health system and repeal a flawed Medicare payment formula.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:13 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Keckley.aspxPaul H. Keckley, PhD, executive director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, addresses the impact of health system reform.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:18:44 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/HSR-update.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is urging all physicians to stay informed and involved. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:59:12 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Health-System-Reform-Alert-Aug-27-2009.aspxPA Medical Society Releases Eight Essential Principles of Health System ReformTue, 08 Sep 2009 16:51:18 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Health-reform-principles.aspxAny reforms to the nation's health system must be properly funded, increase efficiency, make coverage available and affordable, and provide care that's based on expert consensus or evidence.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:09:37 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Health-reform-facts.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society is urging its members to be a source of facts and a calming influence for patients who are worried.Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:57:08 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/AMA-letter.aspx The American Medical Association seeks to help physicians in Pennsylvania and across the US understand its health system reform strategy.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:05:01 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Special-alert.aspxPennsylvania Medical Society President Daniel J. Glunk, MD, discusses the importance of physician involvement in health system reform.Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:11:51 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Health-reform.aspxThe Pennsylvania Medical Society urges all physicians to engage in the national debate over health system reform.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:09:11 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Apologybill.aspxTwo bills would give medical professionals the freedom to apologize for adverse medical outcomes. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:50:11 GMThttp://www.pamedsoc.org/MainMenuCategories/Government/NewsfromHarrisburg/Prescription4PA/Physiciansupply.aspxPennsylvania must work to reverse a deepening shortage of physicians who provide direct patient care.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:12:14 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:12:00 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. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:50:01 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 16:03:37 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, 19 May 2009 10:28:30 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.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:28:00 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 13:08:37 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 12:19:28 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.Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:41:15 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.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:58:26 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.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:55:21 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.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:08:12 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, 01 Aug 2008 16:11:45 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:42:46 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.Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:07:26 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. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:09:23 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.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:31:52 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:46:02 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.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:22:44 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.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:44:33 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.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:41:06 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 11:30:12 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.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:22:47 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.Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:32:30 GMT