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Nov 13, 2025, 14:32 PM
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula
On November 11, 2025, ByHeart, Inc. recalled all lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism.
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Nov 13, 2025, 13:23 PM
Pennsylvania Passes Budget After 135-Day Stalemate - What's Impacted?
After a 135-day impasse, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro reached a bipartisan agreement on a $50.09 billion state budget for FY 2025-26.
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Nov 13, 2025, 09:32 AM
Changing the Face of Medicine: Dr. Matthew Simpson’s Mission
Long before he wore a white coat, Matthew Simpson, MD understood the power of care, and he has spent his life making sure others feel it too. rowing up, he witnessed the impact of chronic illness on his family and neighbors, and how preventable conditions could worsen due to a lack of access to care, education, and resources.
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Nov 7, 2025, 15:45 PM
PA DOH Issues Advisory Ahead of AFM Season
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is urging health care providers to remain alert for acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) as AFM season approaches.
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Nov 6, 2025, 09:11 AM
PAMED Submits Comments on AI and Noncompete Agreements
Recently, PAMED submitted comments in response to requests for information issued by two different federal organizations, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission.
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Nov 6, 2025, 08:49 AM
State Board of Nursing Opioid Prescription and Education and Organ Donation Education
The State Board of Nursing has worked with the DOH, State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine, organ procurement organizations, and other agencies to develop an approved curriculum for continuing education in organ donation which is now available for providers.
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Nov 6, 2025, 08:41 AM
Department of Human Services Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule Revisions; Prior Authorization Requirements; Unit and Limitation Updates
The Department of Human Services (Department) announces changes to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Fee Schedule.
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Nov 6, 2025, 00:00 AM
Department of Health Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meetings
The Statewide HIV Planning Group established by the Department of Health will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 and Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
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Oct 30, 2025, 09:32 AM
Department of Human Services Licensure of Crisis Intervention Services (proposed rulemaking)- Request for Public Comment
The Department of Human Services (Department) proposed regulations to codify the minimum requirements for the issuance of licenses to provide emergency behavioral health crisis intervention services (crisis intervention services) to align with national best practices for crisis services.
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Oct 30, 2025, 09:00 AM
PA DOH Patient Advocacy Program Alert: DEA License Surrender
PAMED has been informed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that a provider has voluntarily surrendered their DEA license, which means the provider is currently unable to prescribe controlled substances.
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Oct 30, 2025, 08:52 AM
Insurance Department Vaccine Insurance Coverage Through PY2026; Notice 2025-09
The Insurance Department (Department) received questions concerning vaccine coverage in light of Federal actions relating to vaccine availability.
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Oct 30, 2025, 08:30 AM
Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action; Notice 2025-10
The Insurance Department's Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund (MCARE) notifies all basic insurance coverage...
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Oct 23, 2025, 15:18 PM
PAMED and AMA Pick Up Amicus Win in Immunity Case
Earlier today, PAMED and the AMA picked up a win in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on a case in which we had partnered to submit an amici curiae brief. In Wunderly v. St. Luke’s Hospital, et al., a divided Supreme Court determined that the Mental Health Procedures Act had been properly applied to provide St. Luke’s Hospital with immunity from suit under the facts of the case.
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Oct 23, 2025, 14:00 PM
PAMED Signs Onto H.R. 2191/S.1390 Physician-Led Hospitals Coalition Letter
PAMED joined 87 other organizations representing physicians, payers, and patients in signing a letter supporting the Physician-Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 2191/S.1390). This critical bipartisan and bicameral legislation offers an innovative and practical solution to the growing healthcare crisis devastating rural America.
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Oct 9, 2025, 08:32 AM
PCCJR Releases Guide to Judicial Retention Election
The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) has released its guide to the upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention election.
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Oct 8, 2025, 14:37 PM
Department of Health Upcoming Committee Meetings
Upcoming DOH committee meetings
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Oct 7, 2025, 08:39 AM
CDC Endorses ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its immunization schedules to apply individual-based decision-making to COVID-19 vaccination and now recommends toddlers receive the varicella vaccine as a standalone immunization.
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Oct 3, 2025, 16:14 PM
Pennsylvania Poison Centers Report Surge in Kratom/Mitragynine and 7-OH-Related Calls
Pennsylvania Poison Centers are seeing increased call volume related to both kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) consumption. These products lack clinical safety data and put consumers at risk of significant harm, including toxicity and developing dependence.
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Oct 2, 2025, 13:54 PM
Talking About Substance Use Disorder with Care Webinar Available
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Penn State’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research recently held a webinar titled Rewriting the Story: Talking About Substance Use Disorder With Care.
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Oct 2, 2025, 12:52 PM
Navigating a Pause in Telehealth Flexibility
In March of 2025 we received a near 11th hour reprieve in the form of H.R. 1968 (2025) that provided the extension of telehealth flexibilities through September 30th, 2025. Many of us had hoped for a similar reprieve this time around, but, unfortunately, that has not come to pass as no additional legislation addressing telehealth was passed prior to the government shutdown.