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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!

Mar 14, 2019, 11:01 AM
PAMED and AMA File Amicus Brief in Peer Review Case
PAMED believes that physicians should be afforded due process whenever their professional careers may be affected for reasons related to their competence.
Mar 14, 2019, 08:52 AM
Pa. Lawmakers Explore Ways to Make PBM Pricing More Transparent
The state's auditor general spoke to the House Health Committee about reports he issued on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their role in Pennsylvania.
Mar 12, 2019, 17:00 PM
Why Addressing Physician Burnout Is Key to Increasing Pennsylvania’s Health Care Workforce
PAMED President Danae Powers, MD shared testimony with the Pa. House Health Committee on barriers to employment in the health care field.
Mar 7, 2019, 13:36 PM
In Letter, U.S. Attorney Asks 300 Pennsylvania Prescribers to Review Opioid Prescribing Patterns
The letters were sent to physicians whose opioid prescribing patterns for Medicare Part D appear to be significantly different from peers nationwide within their specialty.
Mar 7, 2019, 12:00 PM
Two Federal Proposals Seek to Expand EHR Interoperability and Patient Access to Electronic Health Information
The proposals seek to enhance EHR interoperability, prevent data blocking, and allow patient access to electronic health information at no cost.
Mar 7, 2019, 10:54 AM
State Announces Hospitals, Payers Selected for Pennsylvania’s Rural Health Payment Model
The state has selected the first five hospitals that will participate in the model.
Mar 7, 2019, 09:00 AM
United Healthcare to Revise Consultation Services Reimbursement Policy
United Healthcare new consultation services policy will be implemented in phases.
Mar 6, 2019, 14:26 PM
Pennsylvania’s 2019 Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule
Get Part A and Part B Workers' Comp fee schedules.
Mar 4, 2019, 12:54 PM
PALS Renewals: Answers to Member FAQs
This FAQ provides answers to the most common questions PAMED receives from members on license renewal for MDs and DOs.
Mar 4, 2019, 10:27 AM
Wilkes-Barre, Allentown Physicians Added to PAMED Board
Maria Escano, MD, and Madalyn Schaefgen, MD, were recently appointed by the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Board of Trustees to fill vacant seats.
Mar 1, 2019, 11:22 AM
CMS’ Opioid Prescribing Mapping Tool Updated to Include Medicaid Data, Geographic Comparisons
Here's a closer look at the Mapping Tool's new features.
Feb 27, 2019, 14:31 PM
EVP Share: More Than 2,500 Pennsylvanians Voice Opposition to Proposed Med Liability Venue Rule Changes
PAMED EVP Marty Raniowski offers a heartfelt "Thank you!" to everyone who contributed to this effort.
Feb 26, 2019, 14:15 PM
2019 PA MGMA Healthcare Leaders Summit: Leading Beyond Limits
The Pennsylvania Medical Group Management Association (PA MGMA) invites PAMED members to attend its 2019 Summit at a discounted registration price as a member of an Affiliated Association.
Feb 21, 2019, 15:24 PM
Emergency Preparedness (CME)
Physician members can take PAMED's six-part CME course on emergency preparedness.
Feb 21, 2019, 14:55 PM
PAMED to Court: Proposed Changes to Med Liability Venue Rule Threaten Patient Care in Pennsylvania
Read PAMED's comments to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Civil Procedural Rules Committee.
Feb 20, 2019, 08:45 AM
PAMED Physician Leaders Meet with D.C. Lawmakers at AMA National Advocacy Conference
The conference offers physician leaders a high-quality program of speakers and encourages Capitol Hill visits with members of Congress.
Feb 20, 2019, 00:42 AM
In the News: Proposed Venue Rule In Pa.
Here's a look at some of the media coverage from a proposed rule change that could bring back venue shopping to medical liability claims in Pennsylvania.
Feb 19, 2019, 13:20 PM
How to Check Your Preliminary MIPS Participation Status for 2019
Find your status online via the Quality Payment Program MIPS Participation Status Tool.
Feb 18, 2019, 08:45 AM
PCN-TV: Formula For A Crisis
In “Formula For A Crisis,” see how a proposed court rule involving medical malpractice claims could impact your access to health care. Experts from the medical, business, legal, and insurance communities discuss.
Feb 14, 2019, 16:12 PM
Pa. Supreme Court Agrees to Study of Med Liability Venue Rules Before Deciding on Changes
The Court will await a study on the effects that changing venue rules could have on the commonwealth before it considers whether to make changes.

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