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Jan 8, 2026, 11:00 AM
Pennsylvania Receives Funding to Strengthen Rural Health
The state is set to receive federal funds to aid rural health systems.
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Jan 8, 2026, 10:23 AM
Department of Human Services: Medical Assistance Program Compensable Service Change: GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Overweight and Obesity
Update from the Department of Human Services on the coverages of GLP-1 drugs.
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Jan 8, 2026, 10:10 AM
Department of Human Services: Disproportionate Share and Supplemental Payments to Qualifying Hospitals
Updates on the allocation of 2025-2026 funds from the Department of Human Services
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Jan 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Department of Human Services: Covered Outpatient Drugs
Updates from the Department of Human Services on changes in the coverage of certain medical treatments.
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Jan 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Department of Health Notices
The latest updates from the Department of Health
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Jan 8, 2026, 09:48 AM
Department of Health Notice of Upcoming Meetings
A collection of upcoming meetings from different medical and health groups and organizations.
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Jan 7, 2026, 00:00 AM
U.S. Unveils New Dietary Guidelines
Today, the White House released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030.
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Jan 6, 2026, 17:00 PM
PAMED Statement on Changes to CDC Childhood Vaccine Schedule
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccines and other evidence‑based practices and has significant concerns about recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule that may affect the health and safety of millions of children.
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Jan 6, 2026, 00:00 AM
CDC Acts on Presidential Memorandum to Update Childhood Immunization Schedule
Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Jim O’Neill, in his role as Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today signed a decision memorandum accepting recommendations from a comprehensive scientific assessment of U.S. childhood immunization practice...
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Jan 5, 2026, 11:47 AM
Innovation Grant Spotlight: Dr. Baston Creates Revolutionary Overdose Detection and Alert Monitor
Drug overdose is a public health crisis. Dr. Baston realized how easily available technologies could be combined to provide safety from overdose for patients exposed to opioids.
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Dec 23, 2025, 08:35 AM
State Board of Pharmacy Licensure by Endorsement (proposed rulemaking- request for public comment)
The State Board of Pharmacy (Board) proposes to amend its regulations on licensure by endorsement and provisional endorsement license.
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Dec 23, 2025, 07:25 AM
Department of Human Services Pharmacy Prior Authorization of Lynkuet (elinzanetant) Capsule
The Department of Human Services (Department) announces it will add Lynkuet (elinzanetant) capsule to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program's list of services and items requiring prior authorization.
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Dec 22, 2025, 08:26 AM
Incoming PAMED President Message
A message from incoming PAMED President, Arvind Cavale, MD, FACE, FCPP, PCEO
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Dec 19, 2025, 08:25 AM
Outgoing PAMED President Message
It has been an honor to serve as president of PAMED. The experience allowed me to personally engage in our legislative process, interact with the media and, most importantly, listen to and appreciate our members.
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Dec 18, 2025, 10:32 AM
2025 Year-End Legislative Wrap Up
After a 135-day budget stalemate, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro struck a bipartisan deal on a $50.09 billion spending plan for FY 2025-26.
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Dec 18, 2025, 09:26 AM
Department of Health Amendments to Charges for Medical Records
The Department of Health published the guidelines and fees that a health care provider or facility may charge in response to a request for production of medical charts or records.
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Dec 18, 2025, 09:08 AM
Federal Executive Order on State-Level Artificial Intelligence Laws
The Trump administration recently issued an Executive Order (EO) addressing state-level artificial intelligence (AI) laws.
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Dec 18, 2025, 08:05 AM
AMA Interim Meeting Recap
Contributed by Marilyn Heine, MD, Member, AMA Board of Trustees, December 2025
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Dec 17, 2025, 13:37 PM
CDC Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Immunization for Infants
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today adopted individual-based decision-making for hepatitis B immunization for parents deciding whether to give the hepatitis B vaccine, including the birth dose, to infants born to women who test negative for the virus.
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Dec 11, 2025, 11:26 AM
Medicine in Service of Community: PAMED’s Community Voluntary Service Award
Ada-Nkem Emuwa, MD, MPH, a leader in community health and advocacy, has been named the 2025 recipient of PAMED’s Community Voluntary Service Award.