PAMED News

Jan 21, 2022, 15:21 PM

Risk Management 101 for Practice Managers 🔒

There's more to Risk Management than Malpractice.

Jan 18, 2022, 09:58 AM

Wayne County Gastroenterologist Inaugurated as Pennsylvania Medical Society’s 172nd President

David Talenti, M.D., a gastroenterologist who practices in Wayne County, was inaugurated as the 172nd president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Jan. 8, 2022.

Jan 14, 2022, 11:00 AM

COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule

In Pennsylvania, CMS will begin monitoring and enforcing compliance of Phase 1 on January 27, 2022 and Phase 2 on February 28, 2022.

Jan 12, 2022, 15:56 PM

COVID-19 Antiviral Pill in PA

On December 22 and December 23, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorizations (EUA) for a Pfizer and Merck oral antiviral for treatment of COVID-19 respectively.

Jan 12, 2022, 11:08 AM

PAMED Tracking Movement on Two Bills This Week

PAMED has been actively monitoring movement on two bills that affect our members in the Pennsylvania State House this week

Jan 10, 2022, 09:08 AM

CDC and PA DOH Recommend Pfizer Booster Dose For Children Ages 12 And Older Following Federal Approval

This week the CDC and the PA Department of Health confirmed that children ages 12 and older are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster.

Jan 5, 2022, 13:58 PM

Bills Ensuring Prescription Savings Protections for Elderly Pennsylvanians Signed by Gov. Wolf

Recent legislation signed into law by Gov. Wolf ensures prescription savings protections for elderly Pennsylvanians.

Jan 4, 2022, 10:08 AM

Resident and Student Research Reviews Spring 2021

Earn Category 1 and patient safety/risk management credits as you critique resident and student research and help junior physicians to improve their communication and presentation skills

Jan 4, 2022, 10:07 AM

Understanding the No Surprises Act: Federal Legislation Passed Aimed at Curbing Surprise Billing and Interim Final Rules Issued-PAMED joins AMA and other stakeholders in submitting comments

Dec 22, 2021, 14:47 PM

FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19

On Wednesday, the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Paxlovid, an antiviral pill for oral use, to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and children ages 12 years of age and older.

Dec 22, 2021, 10:24 AM

Dr. DellaVecchia tenure as President of PAMED

This article is a contribution to the next issue of Philadelphia Medicine Magazine.

Dec 22, 2021, 10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Releases Resources to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in the Spanish Speaking Community

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) continues to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, especially in diverse communities, this time in the Latino/Hispanic community.

Dec 21, 2021, 11:34 AM

Medical Boards Issues Proposed Regulations Regarding Naturopathic Doctors

The State Board of Medicine has issued proposed regulations implementing the provisions of the Naturopathic Doctor Registration Act, Act 128 of 2016.

Dec 16, 2021, 10:29 AM

PA House Health Committee Hearing

The PA House Health Committee held a public hearing on Monday to hear testimony on COVID-19 treatment options and to discuss the merits of House Bill 1741.

Dec 15, 2021, 12:52 PM

COVID-19 and Overrun Emergency Departments

As we face high COVID-19 and flu infection rates, social media and the news have been relentless in their warnings of overrun emergency departments as we move into the winter months and holiday season.

Dec 15, 2021, 11:54 AM

Women Physicians Section Third Annual Business Meeting

On October 27, 2021, the Pennsylvania Medical Society Women Physicians Section held its third annual Business Meeting during the Pennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates weekend.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:10 AM

Physician Award for Voluntary Community Service: Dr. David I. Silbert

This award recognizes physician members who have donated their time and expertise in community and international settings. In even-numbered years, it recognizes a member for his or her international volunteerism. In odd-numbered years, the award recognizes a member for his or her volunteerism in their community.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:06 AM

Distinguished Service Award: Dr. John H. Doherty, Jr.,

The Distinguished Service Award—given to PAMED members for lifetime achievements in medicine—is PAMED's highest honor.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:04 AM

Interview with Dr. Alexander Pozun

Dr. Pozun Preview Text Update: Dr. Pozun is an emergency medicine doctor in Cambria county. Read about his experience as a school district and hockey team physician during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as, his story of how his determination kept the Mentoring in Medicine program at Conemaugh Hospital alive.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:01 AM

Interview with Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu

Dr. Polavarapu is a family medicine doctor in Cumberland County. Read about her dedication to addiction medicine and combatting addiction even throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.