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Oct 26, 2019, 19:10 PM
Pittsburgh Physician Sworn in as President of The Pennsylvania Medical Society
Lawrence John, MD, was sworn in as the 170th president of PAMED on Oct. 26 during a ceremony at the Hershey Lodge.
Oct 24, 2019, 12:35 PM
Two Pennsylvania Senate Bills Address Physician Assistant Practice Issues
Here's a closer look at the bills.
Oct 24, 2019, 11:55 AM
Pa. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Mental Health Procedures Act Liability
The medical professional liability case examines when a physician can be held liable for harm caused by a mentally ill patient.
Oct 23, 2019, 09:25 AM
State Updates Its Interpretation of E-Prescribing Law – What This Means for Physicians
PAMED answers physicians’ questions about the e-prescribing law.
Oct 21, 2019, 06:46 AM
Pennsylvania Polls Show Strong Support for Collaborative Agreements Between Nurse Practitioners and Physicians
Data from new polls suggesting current lobbying efforts by nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania to eliminate collaborative agreements are unwarranted.
Oct 18, 2019, 16:51 PM
Oct. 18 - PAMED Delegate eNewsletter
Delegates/alternate delegates to the 2019 House of Delegates (HOD) will get regular emails from PAMED with all of the information you need to know.
Oct 17, 2019, 14:15 PM
PAMED’s Physician Leaders Virtual Journal Club
New to a leadership role or interested in honing your skills by learning with and from other physicians in leadership roles? Join in PAMED's Physician Leaders Virtual Journal Club.
Oct 16, 2019, 17:21 PM
Pa. Releases New Guides on What to Expect When Applying for a Professional License
A guide for DO licenses is available now, and a guide for MD licenses is currently in development.
Oct 16, 2019, 16:30 PM
HOD CME Education - Emerging Technology & Research in Health Care – Ethics in Action
This year's CME education at the 2019 House of Delegates is Emerging Technology & Research in Health Care – Ethics in Action. Join us Saturday, Oct. 26 at 12:15 in Aztec/Nigerian.
Oct 16, 2019, 16:04 PM
Guidance for Clinicians on the Tapering and Discontinuation of Opioids
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the guidance on Oct. 10, 2019.
Oct 16, 2019, 15:23 PM
PAMED’s Fall 2019 Practice Administrator Meeting: View the Webcast
Watch this members-exclusive recording for legislative, regulatory, and payer updates.
Oct 11, 2019, 16:54 PM
Oct. 11 - PAMED Delegate eNewsletter
Delegates/alternate delegates to the 2019 House of Delegates (HOD) will get regular emails from PAMED with all of the information you need to know.
Oct 11, 2019, 15:27 PM
Statement: PAMED Expresses ‘Serious Concerns’ with Elements of President Trump’s Executive Order
It suggests an expansion of the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Oct 11, 2019, 11:00 AM
Changes Are on the Horizon for the Open Payments System
Here’s a look at recent as well as upcoming changes to Open Payments.
Oct 11, 2019, 09:00 AM
How Physicians Can Find Training on Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependency
Find out how physicians can qualify to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine products.
Oct 10, 2019, 16:20 PM
HIPAA Compliance in the Social Media Age: What Physicians Should Know
Improperly disclosing PHI on social media not only compromises the privacy of a patient’s health information but also exposes you and your practice to potential liabilities.
Oct 10, 2019, 10:15 AM
Proposed Rules Aim to Update Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute Requirements
The proposals aim to better enable clinicians to participate in value-based arrangements and provide coordinated care.
Oct 9, 2019, 09:00 AM
Enforcement Action Announced in Case Involving Right of Access to Medical Records
The federal government is undertaking a nationwide initiative to enforce the rights of patients to receive copies of their medical records timely and without being overcharged.
Oct 7, 2019, 14:51 PM
Pennsylvania Update on Outbreak of Lung Injuries Associated with Vaping
Get the Pa. Department of Health's recommendations for clinicians on treatment, testing, and case reporting.
Oct 7, 2019, 11:58 AM
Practicing Defensive Medicine to Avoid Lawsuits
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of PAMED's magazine, Pennsylvania Physician.

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