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Oct 2, 2025, 09:35 AM
During the shutdown, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expects slowdowns or suspensions of the following agency activities: (1) health care facility survey and certification, (2) policy development and rulemaking, (3) contract oversight, (4) outreach and education, and (5) beneficiary casework. CMS retains 53% of its staff to continue essential operations, while 47% of agency staff are being furloughed (i.e., temporarily on unpaid leave).
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Oct 2, 2025, 00:00 AM
On September 5, 2025, the Trump Administration abandoned the defense of the federal noncompete ban, thereby killing the rule. The rule, if implemented, would have banned most noncompete agreements from employment contracts.
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Oct 1, 2025, 15:36 PM
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccines and other evidence-based practices that protect public health and prevent disease.
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Feb 8, 2024, 11:45 AM
Stay out of harm’s way when it comes to risk adjustment compliance. Granite GRC Consulting presents a series of monthly articles for the Pennsylvania Medical Society members. This is the second article in the series.
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Jan 23, 2024, 12:44 PM
When Edith Mitchell, MD, left her home in rural Tennessee to attend college, she knew she wanted to make a difference, but had no idea where the path would lead.
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Jan 11, 2024, 00:00 AM
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