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Feb 14, 2019, 08:50 AM
ABMS’ Vision Commission Shares Final Recommendations on Improving MOC
The Commission's report includes recommendations on credentialing.
Feb 13, 2019, 13:30 PM
Addressing PA's Opioid Crisis: What the Health Care Team Needs to Know (CME)
This CME program can help meet new requirements to renew your state medical license. Physicians need two hours of education in pain management, identification of addiction, or safe opioid prescribing.
Feb 13, 2019, 13:23 PM
Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse (CME)

Physicians can meet child abuse training requirements for state licensure with this free online course.
Feb 12, 2019, 15:05 PM
Revised Medicare Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Enrollment Application Now Available
Effective April 30, 2019, Novitas Solutions will no longer accept the previous version of the application.
Feb 7, 2019, 12:55 PM
It’s Déjà vu All Over Again – Pa. Senate Approves Resolution in Response to Proposed Med Liability Venue Rule Change
SR 20 calls for a measured approach to any future changes.
Feb 7, 2019, 12:23 PM
PAMED Sets Advocacy Priorities for 2019 – Issues Include Scope of Practice, Prior Authorization, and MOC
PAMED will also continue to address additional advocacy issues affecting Pennsylvania physicians and patients as these issues arise.
Feb 7, 2019, 11:29 AM
Medicare Payments Subject to MIPS Are Being Applied to Part B Drugs in Error
The error has been identified, and resolutions will be made to impacted claims.
Feb 6, 2019, 14:00 PM
PAMED's Regulatory Update
Stay up to date on new regulations that impact your practice from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of State.
Feb 6, 2019, 08:33 AM
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Cancer Physician Stands by His Patients Through Every Step of Treatment
Raghava Reddy Levaka Veera, MD is the recipient of PAMED's February 2019 Everyday Hero award.
Feb 5, 2019, 10:19 AM
Central PA Connect Health Information Exchange Is Expanding Services
Central PA Connect HIE is expanding services to include providers outside of the LG Health population, primarily in Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Berks and Dauphin counties.
Feb 5, 2019, 09:00 AM
Wilkes-Barre Physician Wins Statewide ‘Everyday Hero’ Award
Raghava Reddy Levaka Veera, a hematologist/oncologist from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., has been named February’s Everyday Hero by the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Feb 1, 2019, 09:40 AM
Medicare Participation Physicians and Suppliers Directory Is Available Online
The 2019 Medicare Participation Physicians/Suppliers directory is available via the Novitas Solutions website.
Feb 1, 2019, 08:00 AM
DOJ Division of Antitrust Addresses Maintenance of Certification in Letter to Maryland House of Delegates
The letter, which was sent on Sept. 10, 2018, addressed whether the American Board of Medical Specialties' MOC program may harm health care competition.
Jan 31, 2019, 09:33 AM
National Practitioner Data Bank Updates Guidebook
Updates include information on quality improvement plans and surrender of privileges while under investigation.
Jan 30, 2019, 13:30 PM
STATEMENT: Public Hearing On Medical Liability Venue Rule
PAMED applauds today’s announcement about a public hearing to examine the proposed venue rule change for medical liability claims in Pennsylvania.
Jan 29, 2019, 10:18 AM
Highmark to Implement New Opioid Management Measures, Effective Feb. 1
Effective Feb. 1, 2019, Highmark will implement a 90 MME/day limit for opioid-naïve patients and members currently receiving less than 90 MME.
Jan 28, 2019, 10:00 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.
Jan 25, 2019, 10:38 AM
From Studying Medicine by Candlelight to Becoming a Physician Leader – A Chambersburg, Pa. Psychiatrist’s Journey
Irakli Mania, MD, is the recipient of PAMED's Everyday Hero Award for January 2019.
Jan 25, 2019, 08:30 AM
What Prescribers Should Know about New Opioid Policies for Medicare’s Prescription Drug Program
Effective Jan. 1, 2019, CMS has implemented four safety alerts for pharmacists to review when dispensing opioids.
Jan 25, 2019, 08:00 AM
Chambersburg Psychiatrist Wins Statewide ‘Everyday Hero’ Award
Dr. Irakli Mania has spent the past 10 years helping patients in Franklin County recover from opioid use disorder and other mental health issues. To acknowledge his efforts, the Pennsylvania Medical Society will honor Dr. Mania with its January Everyday Hero Award.

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