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Mar 25, 2020, 13:04 PM
A Letter from PAMED on COVID-19: Key Things to Do to Ensure You’re Getting What You Need, When You Need It
Find out how to sign up for state and national health alerts as well as PAMED's daily briefing. Plus, learn what you can do to help preserve health care resources during the COVID-19 emergency.
Mar 25, 2020, 09:30 AM
What Physicians Should Know about Pennsylvania's E-Prescribing Law
PAMED answers physicians’ questions about the e-prescribing law.
Mar 25, 2020, 08:45 AM
Pa. Medical Society Supports Proposed Health Care Emergency Fund
PAMED supports a request to the Wolf Administration that would create a health care emergency fund to help bolster preparations for the expected surge of patients with COVID-19.
Mar 20, 2020, 10:10 AM
“To Be Good Doctors, We Must Be Good Human Beings First,” Says Sayre, Pa. Cardiologist and PAMED Everyday Hero
Saurabh Sharma, MD is PAMED's Everyday Hero Award recipient for March 2020.
Mar 19, 2020, 17:19 PM
PAMED Reaches Out to Gov. Wolf on Key Issues to Help Pa. Physicians Address COVID-19 Emergency
More than a dozen key issues - including telemedicine, insurance prior authorization requirements, and availability of PPEs - were addressed in the letter.
Mar 19, 2020, 09:17 AM
Pa. Department of State Issues Telemedicine Guidance to Address COVID-19 Emergency
The guidance applies to licensees under the State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine as well as other various state licensing boards.
Mar 18, 2020, 15:46 PM
Where to Find 2020 Immunization Schedules
Get links to CDC immunization schedules.
Mar 12, 2020, 11:40 AM
Two New Federal Rules Aim to Expand EHR Interoperability and Patient Access to Electronic Health Information
The rules seek to enhance EHR interoperability, prevent data blocking, and allow patient access to electronic health information at no cost.
Mar 12, 2020, 10:43 AM
A Letter from PAMED’s EVP/CEO on Our Coronavirus Response
Read the letter from PAMED's EVP Martin Raniowski.
Mar 11, 2020, 16:07 PM
Gov. Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Proposal Includes Increase to Primary Care Loan Forgiveness Program
PAMED has learned that the governor is not proposing a tax on ambulatory surgery centers this year.
Mar 9, 2020, 13:30 PM
Answers to Physician Questions on Pennsylvania’s Opioid Treatment Agreement Law
The law regulates the use of opioid patient treatment agreements by prescribers who treat chronic pain patients.
Mar 4, 2020, 17:00 PM
CME Consult - Earn Patient Safety and Risk Management CME
Take CME Consult to earn six CME credits.
Mar 4, 2020, 10:17 AM
PAMED Analysis: A Closer Look at the LBFC’s Study on the Impact of Venue for Medical Liability Actions
PAMED has created a detailed analysis of the venue report’s findings. We believe the LBFC study does little to support proposed changes to the current venue rule.
Mar 1, 2020, 10:00 AM
Getting Started with Telemedicine: FAQs for Pennsylvania Physicians and Practices
This guide answers FAQs on what to consider before implementing telemedicine and which insurers cover these services.
Feb 27, 2020, 14:00 PM
UnitedHealthcare’s E-Prescribing Requirement for Controlled Substances Sent Via Home Delivery
UnitedHealthcare’s pharmacy benefit manager OptumRX requires e-prescriptions for controlled substances filled by home delivery pharmacy service.
Feb 25, 2020, 14:58 PM
Pa. Supreme Court Denies MHPA Immunity In Wrongful Death Suit Against Drug Treatment Facility
The Court reasoned that the Mental Health Procedures Act only applies to treatment decisions that supplement and aid or promote relief and recovery from mental illness.
Feb 20, 2020, 16:00 PM
Scope of Practice Update: State Rep Proposes CRNP Pilot Program in Health Professional Shortage Areas
Get details on the proposal.
Feb 19, 2020, 16:16 PM
Pennsylvania’s 2020 Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule
Get Part A and Part B Workers' Comp fee schedules.
Feb 19, 2020, 13:40 PM
Federal Court Vacates Portions of Third-Party Directive for Delivery of PHI and Fee Limitations for Third Party Requests
Find out what the court decision means in the short term concerning medical records copying fees.
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.

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