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Apr 15, 2020, 08:28 AM
Meet Rep. Bryan Cutler
Pennsylvania Physician talks to State Representative Bryan Cutler about his interest in health care issues.
Apr 15, 2020, 08:28 AM
Meet Keith Taylor
Pennsylvania Physician talks to Keith Taylor, senior director of partnerships and practice support, about PAMED's PA Clinical Network.
Apr 15, 2020, 08:27 AM
Innovation and Impact at the Clinic for Special Children
For the last 31 years, the Clinic for Special Children has provided integrated clinical, laboratory, research, and educational services to patients with genetic or other complex disorders in an unusual setting: rural Lancaster County.
Apr 15, 2020, 00:03 AM
Improving the “Health” of Health Care Prescription: Mentorship and Diversity
Without mentors and sponsors, many of us would never have had the opportunity to achieve our professional goals. Two PAMED members are committed to addressing this situation, and the statistics, by increasing the diversity of health care in Pennsylvania
Apr 15, 2020, 00:00 AM
Physician Wellness and Avoiding Burnout Starts with Taking Care of You
Physician wellness is critically important. It’s vital that we take care of ourselves so that we can take world-class care of our families and patients. This is one of my primary focuses this year as PAMED president, and it’s an issue I’m extremely passionate about.
Apr 15, 2020, 00:00 AM
Health Care Innovation in Action
In the fall of 2019, PAMED awarded $500,000 in grants to physicians and organizations in a new program that encourages innovation in health care.
Apr 15, 2020, 00:00 AM
Health Care Innovation Challenges and Opportunities from Rural and Urban Perspectives
Dr. Christopher Scheid and Dr. Jeffrey Farma sound off on health care innovation challenges and opportunities from rural and urban perspectives.
Apr 15, 2020, 00:00 AM
The Burden of EHRs – It’s Time to Turn the Conversation to Focus on Solutions
Physicians and other health care providers on the frontlines often refer to EHRs as burdensome and extraordinarily onerous. Here are some solutions to help make them work for you.
Apr 10, 2020, 09:32 AM
How Pa. County Medical Societies Are Advocating for Physicians during the COVID-19 Emergency
Here’s a closer look at several county medical society initiatives.
Apr 9, 2020, 09:35 AM
Pa. To Enable Retired Health Care Professionals to Assist With COVID-19 Response
Get details on the changes.
Apr 8, 2020, 11:26 AM
Highmark, UnitedHealthCare Announce COVID-19 Financial Relief for Health Care Practitioners
Here’s a closer look at the relief measures.
Apr 8, 2020, 09:40 AM
Pa. Supreme Court Issues Clarification on Civil Litigation during COVID-19 Emergency
A coalition of state medical societies led by PAMED called on the Pa. Supreme Court to suspend all pre-trial proceedings against healthcare practitioners during the COVID-19 emergency.
Apr 7, 2020, 12:45 PM
Pa. Department of Health Issues Alert on Evaluating for COVID-19, Including Instructions to Share with Patients
Get the documents that should be shared with patients who are being evaluated for COVID-19.
Apr 6, 2020, 15:34 PM
#StayHomePa - Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Through Social Media
Physicians will play a critical role in continuing to call for Pennsylvanians to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home.
Apr 6, 2020, 09:10 AM
Answers to FAQs on Pennsylvania's Opioids Continuing Education Requirements
Dispensers or prescribers applying for an initial license and those applying for re-licensure are required to complete opioids continuing education. Here are answers to frequently asked questions.
Apr 2, 2020, 15:30 PM
DOS Licensure Changes in Response to COVID-19 Include Expedited Temporary Licensure for Out-of-State Practitioners
Pa. will allow expedited temporary licensure to practitioners who are licensed in other states so that they may provide health care services to Pennsylvanians for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Apr 1, 2020, 09:30 AM
Hahnemann University Hospital Closure
PAMED will continue to update our Hahnemann webpage with resources and information in an effort to assist physicians and residents during this difficult time.
Apr 1, 2020, 08:46 AM
Save Lives by Staying at Home in April
PAMED strongly supports guidelines that call for increased social distancing and isolation as the only means to effectively mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
Mar 30, 2020, 11:16 AM
STATEMENT: Civil Litigation Involving Health Care Workers Inappropriate During COVID-19 Pandemic
PAMED calls on Chief Justice Thomas Saylor to temporarily suspend depositions of, and all required appearances for, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals as was recently done by the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Mar 27, 2020, 07:53 AM
PAMED Calls for Medical Liability Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Pennsylvania Medical Society calls on Gov. Tom Wolf to follow New York state’s lead in granting relief on medical liability to health care workers in the commonwealth for COVID-19 cases.

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