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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 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, 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 7, 2019, 08:49 AM
Meet PAMED's Newest Trustees - 2019-20
The Pennsylvania Medical Society delegates elected the following physicians to the organization's board of trustees Oct. 26-27 in Hershey.
Nov 6, 2019, 14:29 PM
Tips for Protecting Your Practice Against Common Cyber Vulnerabilities
This PAMED fact sheet offers 8 tips to protect your medical practice from a cybersecurity threat.
Oct 31, 2019, 12:23 PM
Take Action: Urge Your Representative to Support Critical Amendments to Surprise Billing Legislation
Find out why your support for two amendments to the bill is critical to ensuring that physicians have the ability to negotiate fair contracts with insurers.
Oct 30, 2019, 13:33 PM
Pathways to Successful Value-Based Transformation: A Focus on Value-Based Primary Care
Get details on two new Medicare payment models designed to reward primary care practices for patients' health outcomes rather than volume of procedures.
Oct 30, 2019, 08:16 AM
PAMED Awards $500,000 in First Health Care Innovation Grants
The Pennsylvania Medical Society awarded grants to physicians and organizations in a new program that encourages innovation in health care. The eight winners were announced at the House of Delegates in Hershey.
Oct 28, 2019, 12:01 PM
Pennsylvania Legislation Aims to Decrease Patient Delays by Insurers
State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, Rep. Steven Mentzer, and a coalition of physician groups announced the introduction of legislation that would reform insurance tactics that are delaying care and increasingly undermining decisions made between physicians and patients.
Oct 27, 2019, 09:22 AM
Wayne County Physician Elected Vice President of PAMED
David A. Talenti, MD, a gastroenterologist who practices in Wayne County, was elected by a statewide group of physicians Saturday to serve as vice president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Oct 26, 2019, 19:10 PM
Pittsburgh Physician Sworn in as President of The Pennsylvania Medical Society
Lawrence John, MD, was sworn in as the 170th president of PAMED on Oct. 26 during a ceremony at the Hershey Lodge.
Oct 24, 2019, 12:35 PM
Two Pennsylvania Senate Bills Address Physician Assistant Practice Issues
Here's a closer look at the bills.

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