Friday, October 17
10:00 a.m. – The Bermuda Triangle (CME)
Searching for Lost Opportunities and Missed Conversations with Patients & Peers
Pennsylvania ranks 5th nationally in senior population, nearly 1 in 5 residents are over 65. With age comes complexity: multiple specialists, mobility challenges, financial strain, and isolation. These factors can compromise patient safety and communication.
Join us to explore missed opportunities and strategies to improve engagement and holistic care.
12:15 p.m. – Vitals & Voices: A Town Hall Lunch
Connect with PAMED’s Board of Trustees over lunch. This open forum invites members to discuss future goals, professional concerns, and the pressing issues facing health care today.
1:30 p.m. – Unionization Open Forum
Join PAMED’s Physician Unionization Task Force for a candid conversation. Learn what the task force has been working on and share your thoughts in this two-way dialogue between members and leadership.
1:45 p.m. – Government Health Panel: Emerging Issues in PA (CME)
Hear directly from representatives of the Department of Aging, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, and Department of Human Services.
Topics include:
- Key issues impacting Pennsylvania patients
- How physicians can help
- Resources available to health care teams
4:00 p.m. – Becoming a Political Advocate
Learn how to advocate for your patients in the political arena.
Moderated by Dr. Michael Suk, PAMED Board of Trustee
Panelists:
- Marilyn Heine, MD, FACEP, FACP – AMA Board of Trustee
- Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD – 30th District, Allegheny County
- Ashley Wilkerson, MD – PAMPAC Board Chair
- John Poole, MD – AMPAC Board Observer
Sunday, October 19
8:30 a.m. – Managing Patients with Chronic Pain (CME)
Need two hours of opioid-related education for license renewal? This session delivers.
Topics include:
- Comparing 2016 vs. 2022 CDC opioid guidelines
- Best practices for prescribing opioids and other pain meds
- Medications that may warrant reconsideration
- Real-world case scenarios to apply your knowledge