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If you’re looking for a trustworthy source for information on health care issues that affect Pennsylvania physicians and medical practices, you’ve come to the right place!

Nov 18, 2021, 09:16 AM
Young Physicians Dedicated to Addressing Social Determinants of Health Barriers in Philadelphia
Nov 18, 2021, 08:42 AM
Medical Marijuana Advisory Board Recommends Chronic Hepatitis Be Added to List of Serious Medical Conditions
At its meeting on Nov. 16, 2021, Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board voted to recommend that Chronic Hepatitis be added to the list of serious medical conditions for purposes of medical marijuana certification.
Nov 10, 2021, 09:34 AM
PAMED Submits Amicus Brief in Professional Liability Discovery Case
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED), in conjunction with the American Medical Association (AMA), has filed a friend of the court brief (“amicus brief”) with the Eastern District of the Pennsylvania Superior Court in the case of Gill et al. v. the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Nov 9, 2021, 08:00 AM
Berks County Physician Elected Vice President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society
Kristen M. Sandel, MD, a board-certified emergency physician from Berks County, was elected by a statewide group of physicians to serve as vice president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).
Nov 8, 2021, 07:53 AM
Temple University Hospital Physician Recognized as “Everyday Hero” by Pa. Medical Society
Syed Moez Shah Bukhari, MD, an internal medicine physician with Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus in Philadelphia, Pa. has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) as its October 2021 Everyday Hero Award recipient.
Nov 4, 2021, 15:53 PM
2021 House of Delegates Wrap Up
Delegates had a healthy and productive debate on many of the issues that face health care today. Here is a look at some of the resolutions that delegates either adopted or directed to PAMED's Board for decision or further study.
Nov 1, 2021, 12:00 PM
Pa. Insurance Department Announces 2021 MCARE Assessment: Down to 12% from 19%
Oct 22, 2021, 09:44 AM
CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Vaccines
On Oct. 21, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved to expand the use of COVID-19 booster vaccines in certain populations.
Oct 19, 2021, 08:00 AM
What Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Renewal Means for Physician Practices
On January 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration for COVID 19 will be renewed for another 90 days. The renewal of the PHE is effective Jan. 16, 2022 (the date the PHE was previously scheduled to expire). The federal PHE will now extend to April 2022.
Oct 14, 2021, 14:23 PM
PAMPAC Endorses Judge Kevin Brobson for Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Oct 14, 2021, 11:52 AM
HHS and HRSA Announces New Application Cycle for COVID-19 Provider Funding
Oct 14, 2021, 11:35 AM
Why Would PAMED Support a PA Bill?
Oct 12, 2021, 00:00 AM
DOH Proposes Second Set of Updates to Nursing Home Regs
Oct 6, 2021, 12:27 PM
The 2021 Virtual Annual House of Delegates Meeting is Around the Corner
Oct 6, 2021, 08:40 AM
Movement Stalled on HB 1562
Oct 4, 2021, 00:00 AM
PA Legislature Extends Regulatory Waivers for Additional 6 Months
Sep 30, 2021, 11:35 AM
Gov. Wolf Signs Act Implementing Waivers Related to Commonwealth Agency PDMP Access Into Law
This Act implements into law certain waivers that were issued by the Wolf Administration as part of the Opioid Disaster Declaration that the Governor first issued in Jan. 2018 and subsequently renewed several times. The disaster declaration ended on Aug. 25, 2021. With the ending of the declaration, all waivers and flexibilities issued pursuant to the declaration also ended.
Sep 29, 2021, 15:55 PM
Tower Health Announces Plans to Close Jennersville Hospital and Sell Chestnut Hill Hospital
On Sept. 28, 2021, Tower Health announced a series of actions affecting two Southeastern Pennsylvania hospitals and several urgent care centers.
Sep 29, 2021, 15:49 PM
Red Cross Announces Blood Shortage
Sep 24, 2021, 10:07 AM
CDC Updates Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

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