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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.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
FAQ: State CME Licensure Requirements for MDs
Find answers to FAQs, including links to a variety of free online CME activities for PAMED members.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
Pa. Medicaid Program’s Statewide Preferred Drug List Took Effect Jan. 1, 2020
Pennsylvania's goal is to provide consistency in drug coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Jan 1, 2020, 00:00 AM
FAQ: State CME Licensure Requirements for DOs
Find answers to FAQs, including links to a variety of free online CME activities for PAMED members.
Dec 30, 2019, 15:00 PM
State Loan Repayment Program for Clinicians Offering Substance Use Disorder Treatment – Apply by Jan. 21
Physicians are among the practitioners eligible to apply for the program.
Dec 30, 2019, 14:15 PM
Pa. Releases New Guides on What to Expect When Applying for a Professional License
Guides for DO and MD licenses are available now.
Dec 26, 2019, 22:50 PM
Pa. Insurance Department Responds to JUA Proposal to Pay a Portion of Med Liability Tail Coverage for Hahnemann Physicians
The JUA has shared a proposal to fund up to 50 percent of the cost of medical liability insurance tail coverage for residents and fellows affected by the Hahnemann closure.
Dec 17, 2019, 15:00 PM
Final Launch of Community HealthChoices Effective Jan. 1 — Get Answers to 5 Questions on Pa.’s New Long-Term Care Program
Here are five things physicians should know about Community HealthChoices (CHC), the commonwealth’s new long-term care initiative for older Pennsylvanians and those with disabilities.
Dec 10, 2019, 15:25 PM
Information on Pa. State Police and AMA Firearm Safety Materials
Learn where you can find firearm safety resources.
Dec 9, 2019, 13:41 PM
Empathy Makes Me a Better Doctor, Says Oncologist and PAMED Everyday Hero
George Garrow, MD is the recipient of PAMED's Everyday Hero Award for December 2019.
Dec 5, 2019, 10:00 AM
Bill Seeking to Amend Patient Test Results Law Is Introduced in Pa. House
One of the biggest regulatory issues on the minds of many Pennsylvania physicians involves the Patient Test Results Information Act.
Dec 5, 2019, 08:53 AM
Bills on the Hill: Health-Related Bills Moving Through Legislature as 2019 Draws to a Close
We review bills including access to tobacco products, opioid treatment agreements, credentialing, photo ID badges, PBMs, and telemedicine.
Dec 4, 2019, 14:15 PM
Pennsylvania’s Medical Liability Statistics for 2018: A Closer Look
A total of 106 medical liability cases in Pennsylvania were tried via jury verdict in 2018.
Nov 25, 2019, 15:45 PM
An Inefficient Insurer Credentialing Process Delays Patient Care – This Pa. Bill Offers a Solution
The insurer credentialing process is a perennial source of frustration for Pennsylvania physicians. Find out about a bill that aims to streamline the process.
Nov 20, 2019, 15:48 PM
CMS Finalizes Rule on Hospital Price Transparency Requirements
The rule requires hospitals to publicize their charges for inpatient and outpatient services.
Nov 20, 2019, 14:00 PM
Legislation Aims to Protect Health Care Workers by Allowing Omission of Last Names from ID Badges
Pennsylvania bills introduced this session aim to shield health care workers from violence and harassment.
Nov 20, 2019, 08:05 AM
PAMED Endorses Pilot Program of Safe Injection Sites to Combat Opioid Crisis
More than 270 physicians and medical students approved the new policy at PAMED’s annual House of Delegates in a continued effort to help Pennsylvanians suffering from addiction.
Nov 19, 2019, 09:17 AM
Statement: Reaction to Public Hearing on Pennsylvania Senate Bill 675
Lawrence John, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, reacts to Tuesday’s public hearing on legislation that seeks to impose additional barriers to physicians who prescribe buprenorphine for medication assisted treatment.
Nov 18, 2019, 11:37 AM
Physician, Teacher, and Mentor: Danville Orthopedic Surgeon Inspires His Students to Excel
Mark Seeley, MD is the recipient of PAMED's Everyday Hero Award for November 2019.
Nov 13, 2019, 10:45 AM
CMS Announces 2020 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles
Find the Medicare Parts A and B premiums and deductibles for 2020.

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