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Feb 18, 2020, 14:28 PM
Bills on the Hill: As Budget Season Begins, 3 New Health Care Bills Are Signed into Law
In this Bills on the Hill, we look at insurance coverage for Stage IV metastatic cancer, regulation of milk banks, and amendments to the prescription drug monitoring program law.
Feb 18, 2020, 14:06 PM
This Endocrinologist and PAMED Everyday Hero Is a Tireless Advocate for Her Patients
Tiffany Morton, MD is PAMED's Everyday Hero Award recipient for February 2020.
Feb 13, 2020, 13:29 PM
Hahnemann Closure, Scope of Practice Among Agenda Items for PAMED’s Board of Trustees
Get highlights from PAMED's Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 4-5, 2020.
Feb 13, 2020, 13:10 PM
Women Physicians Section White Paper on Maternity Leave Best Practices
The white paper includes information on outcomes/benefits of paid maternity leave, impacts of maternity leave on female physicians, and more.
Feb 11, 2020, 00:00 AM
FTC Considers Rulemaking to Restrict Use of Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts
Find out more about the FTC's efforts, and learn about two Pennsylvania bills that aim to address non-complete clauses.
Feb 5, 2020, 20:35 PM
Pa. Legislative Agency Releases Study on Impact of Venue for Medical Liability Actions
Get highlights from the report and learn about next steps.
Feb 5, 2020, 15:20 PM
Pa. Supreme Court Rules Mcare Statute of Repose is Unconstitutional, Denies Reconsideration
The court rules that the statute of repose, which limits the filing of most medical professional liability claims to seven years, is unconstitutional.
Feb 3, 2020, 22:00 PM
LBFC Report on Venue: Doesn’t Make Case for Return to Venue Shopping; Leave Well Enough Alone
The Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform, The Hospital and Healthsystems Association of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Healthcare Association, react to the release of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee's report on the impact of a proposed venue rule change.
Jan 31, 2020, 10:07 AM
2020 Delegate Allocations are Now Available
The 2020 Delegate Allocations have been posted to the ORB. Click to learn more.
Jan 29, 2020, 08:30 AM
“Be Appreciative That Your Patients Chose You,” Says Gettysburg Physician and PAMED Everyday Hero
Family physician Adam Wasserman, MD is the recipient of PAMED's Everyday Hero Award for January 2020.
Jan 27, 2020, 10:00 AM
HIPAA Right of Access & OCR Enforcement: What Physicians Should Know
Find out what HIPAA Right of Access applies to and how access must be granted. Plus, learn about recent federal enforcement actions.
Jan 23, 2020, 09:16 AM
Jan. 23, 2020 Is Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pa.
Thanks to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and it’s Pa. Chapter for bringing this important awareness day to Pennsylvania. Penn Medicine hosted an ACOG-sponsored talk and webinar this morning. You can watch the recording and earn CME.
Jan 18, 2020, 00:00 AM
CMS Called for Scope of Practice Feedback in Response to President Trump’s Medicare Executive Order
The order suggests reimbursing clinicians based on time rather than a clinician’s occupation.
Jan 16, 2020, 14:27 PM
Reminder: Highmark Providers Must Verify Their Directory Data
Find out how to verify your data with Highmark. Plus, check out ways to verify directory data for Medicare, Medicaid, and CAQH.
Jan 15, 2020, 11:35 AM
How to Check Your Initial MIPS Participation Status for 2020
Find your status online via the Quality Payment Program MIPS Participation Status Tool.
Jan 13, 2020, 13:28 PM
Rep. Frankel’s Bill Aims to Curb Rising Drug Prices in Pa.
PAMED President Lawrence John, MD, reacts to new legislation that aims to reduce the cost of prescription drug prices. This issue has concerned PAMED’s physician members for many years.
Jan 8, 2020, 10:15 AM
Active-Retired Licenses: What Physicians Should Know
PAMED often receives questions regarding active-retired licenses from member physicians. This blog provides answers to some of the most common questions.
Jan 6, 2020, 14:20 PM
PennDOT Issues Guidance on Physicals for School Bus Drivers
Check out PennDOT's letter to Pennsylvania health care providers.
Jan 2, 2020, 15:09 PM
PAMED Reacts to Gov. Wolf’s Plan to Expand Mental Health Services
Physicians stand ready to help lead the effort to ensure patients receive the highest quality and most appropriate care.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
New Labor Rule Expands the Number of Workers Eligible for Overtime Pay
As of Jan. 1, 2020, the standard salary level needed to exempt employees from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements has increased.

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