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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oct 8, 2025, 14:37 PM

Department of Health Upcoming Committee Meetings

Upcoming DOH committee meetings

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.

Oct 1, 2025, 15:36 PM

PAMED Supports Safeguards to Vaccine Access and Public Health in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccines and other evidence-based practices that protect public health and prevent disease.

Sep 29, 2025, 15:53 PM

Sanofi to Offer All Insulins for $35/Month in the US

Sanofi US has announced a broad expansion of its Insulins Valyou Savings Program by offering a 30-day supply of any Sanofi insulin for $35 to all patients in the US with a valid prescription.

Sep 26, 2025, 15:59 PM

PA Dept. of Health Issues 2025–2026 Respiratory Season Guidance

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued guidance for the upcoming respiratory season, including vaccination guidance, surveillance tools, outbreak management resources, and reporting requirements for health care providers to use to help protect Pennsylvanians during the respiratory virus season.

Sep 19, 2025, 13:19 PM

PA Dept. of Health Issues Updated Respiratory Infection Guidance

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued updated guidance for work exclusion for health care personnel with confirmed or suspected respiratory viral infections, including COVID-19 and influenza.

Sep 2, 2025, 08:08 AM

DEA Proposed Rules Regarding the Future of Telehealth and Controlled Prescribing

As many know, the telehealth flexibilities were extended through September 30, 2025, due to a continuing resolution.

Jun 25, 2025, 12:03 PM

AmeriTrust Group, Inc. Appoints World Insurance Associates, LLC as Servicing Agent Change in Brokerage Services for Association Member

Effective July 1, 2025, AmeriTrust Group, Inc., an affiliate brand of AF Group, will no longer directly service Pennsylvania Medical Society members. To better support the association members, we have appointed World Insurance Associates LLC as the exclusive agent for brokerage services -- AmeriTrust will remain the insurance carrier.

Jun 19, 2025, 13:36 PM

American Medical Association’s Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates 2025

Delegation Chair and Vice Chair, Jill Owens, MD and John Vasudevan, MD, led twenty-eight members of the Pennsylvania Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates (HOD or the House) in Chicago from June 6 – 11, 2025.

May 28, 2025, 09:02 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Celebrates State Boards’ Recognition as Wellbeing First Champions

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is proud to congratulate the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine and the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine on their recent national recognition as Wellbeing First Champions.

May 19, 2025, 09:53 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Celebrates the Brightest Young Physicians with Top Physicians Under 40 Awards

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) proudly announces the recipients of its annual Top Physicians Under 40 awards—recognizing the most exceptional early-career physicians who are making a profound impact in medicine.