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Dec 12, 2018, 11:18 AM
United Healthcare to Retire 10 Prior Authorization Fax Numbers
Find out why UHC is eliminating these numbers and what it means for physicians.
Dec 11, 2018, 12:24 PM
BPOA Releases Physician Guides for Licensure Issues
Two Pa. Dept. of State guides help physicians avoid common discrepancies on initial licensure and supervising physician applications.
Dec 6, 2018, 09:00 AM
The Pennsylvania Patient Non-Opioid Directive – What Is It and How Is It Used?
A voluntary non-opioid directive allows patients to refuse any controlled substance containing an opioid.
Dec 5, 2018, 11:22 AM
Managing the Chronic Pain Patient (CME)
View this recording of PAMED's live CME session, view the case studies and reference materials, and complete an evaluation to earn CME to help you meet the state's opioid education requirement for licensure.
Dec 4, 2018, 15:50 PM
Pennsylvania’s Medical Liability Statistics for 2017: A Closer Look
A total of 102 medical liability cases in Pennsylvania were tried via jury verdict in 2017.
Dec 4, 2018, 08:30 AM
Reactivating a License: What Physicians Should Know
Here's what it takes for a physician with an active-retired medical license to return to practice in Pennsylvania.
Nov 30, 2018, 14:59 PM
11/30 Letter to Delegates from PAMED Board Chair and Speaker
Read this letter to delegates from PAMED Board Chair John P. Gallagher, MD, and Speaker of the PAMED House of Delegates John J. Pagan, MD.
Nov 30, 2018, 09:00 AM
Here Are the Current PA PDMP Querying Requirements for Prescribers
Here's a quick overview of Pennsylvania's PDMP querying requirements for prescribers.
Nov 28, 2018, 09:00 AM
Bills on the Hill: Health Care Laws Passed During Pennsylvania’s 2017-2018 Legislative Session
We take a closer look at 2017-2018 health care laws that have the potential to impact the daily practice of medicine in the commonwealth.
Nov 27, 2018, 13:35 PM
PAMED Medical Student Debate - 2018
Pennsylvania medical students participated in PAMED's annual Health Care Debate on Oct. 27, 2018, at the House of Delegates in Hershey.
Nov 27, 2018, 12:00 PM
Care Management – What Value Does It Bring to Your Practice and to Your Patients?
Care management can help you maintain practice sustainability in this ever-changing health care environment.
Nov 21, 2018, 08:31 AM
The Patient Test Result Information Act: Physician FAQs
In this Quick Consult fact sheet, PAMED answers physicians’ frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania's patient test results law.
Nov 15, 2018, 09:51 AM
PAMED Hosts Forum to Share Updates on Improving the MOC Process
The Pa. delegation to the 2018 AMA Interim Meeting held the MOC meeting on Nov. 12.
Nov 15, 2018, 09:42 AM
CMS Releases Quality Payment Program Year 1 Performance Results – Find Out Who Will Get a Bonus
93 percent of clinicians eligible for MIPS will get a positive payment adjustment in 2019 for 2017 performance.
Nov 14, 2018, 14:23 PM
Millions of Pennsylvanians Could Be on the Road to Diabetes: How to Know If You’re One of Them
An estimated 3.5 million Pennsylvanians have prediabetes. How can you prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes?
Nov 8, 2018, 09:58 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.
Nov 7, 2018, 13:28 PM
For This Cranberry, Pa., Family Physician, There’s Nothing Better Than Seeing Patients Make Progress
Kathleen Osten, MD, is the recipient of PAMED's Everyday Hero Award for November 2018.
Nov 7, 2018, 09:20 AM
General Election 2018: A Recap
Get a recap of election results here.
Nov 5, 2018, 11:47 AM
Renewing Your Medical License Online - Step by Step Instructions
In this video tutorial, Ashley Fehr, from the Pa. Department of State, shows PAMED members how to renew their medical license online through the state's PALS system.
Nov 3, 2018, 09:00 AM
CMS Finalizes 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: 5 Things to Know
The final rule was released on Nov. 1, 2018.

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