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Apr 10, 2025, 10:46 AM

PAMED and AMA Advocate for Supreme Court to Review JUA Decision

Earlier this week, PAMED and the AMA filed an amici curiae (friends of the court) brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the effort of the Pennsylvania Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) to have the Supreme Court review its case against Governor Shapiro and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Apr 10, 2025, 10:23 AM

IRRC 16A-5433 State Board of Pharmacy- Pharmacy Technician Registration (Notice of Filing of Final Rulemaking)

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, to consider 16A-5433 (State Board of Pharmacy- Pharmacy Technician Registration).

Apr 10, 2025, 09:32 AM

Department of State Expects to Implement Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in June 2025

Earlier this week, Arion Claggett, Acting Commissioner for the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, reported that Pennsylvania is expected to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”) in June 2025.

Apr 10, 2025, 09:08 AM

State Board of Pharmacy Current Income Levels for Participation in the Cancer Drug Repository Program

The State Board of Pharmacy is providing notice that to participate in the Cancer Drug Repository Program in 2025.

Apr 10, 2025, 08:01 AM

Health Care Cost Containment Council Meetings Scheduled

The Health Care Cost Containment Council (Council) has scheduled upcoming meetings.

Apr 2, 2025, 19:05 PM

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information.

Apr 2, 2025, 14:12 PM

Healthcare Cost Containment Council Special Reports and Requests for Data

The Health Care Cost Containment Council (Council) is required to publish a list of all special reports and data that have been prepared during the previous calendar year.

Apr 2, 2025, 11:23 AM

IRRC 16A-4955 State Board of Medicine Physician Assistants (Notice of Filing of Final Rulemaking)

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) will hold a public meeting on May 15, 2025, to consider 16A-4955 (State Board of Medicine Physician Assistants).

Apr 2, 2025, 07:07 AM

Funding Secured to Keep Crozer and Taylor Hospitals Open

Following a meeting on Friday, March 21, the Foundation for Delaware County announced that both Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open while a long-term solution to the hospitals’ financial and ownership crisis is achieved.

Apr 1, 2025, 14:04 PM

FDA Grants Marketing Authorization of First Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Trichomoniasis

Apr 1, 2025, 10:00 AM

Medical Record Disposition: What Physicians Should Know

Find out what to do with medical records when a physician retires or passes away.

Mar 27, 2025, 09:23 AM

Pennsylvania Special Elections

On March 25, 2025, Pennsylvania voters participated in two special elections to fill vacant seats in the State Legislature.

Mar 27, 2025, 08:26 AM

Summary of Statewide Health care Provider Measles Update

On March 24, PA Department of Health presented Health care Provider Update: Measles Outbreak.

Mar 26, 2025, 19:23 PM

DEA and HHS Postpone Rules on Buprenorphine Telemedicine and VA Care Continuity

DEA and HHS Delay Effective Date for Final Rules on Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter and Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients

Mar 26, 2025, 18:23 PM

Department of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations; Official Forms

The Department of State's, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (Bureau) published notice at 55 Pa.B. 1202 (February 1, 2025).

Mar 26, 2025, 17:23 PM

Department of Human Services Supplemental Payments to Qualifying Hospitals

The Department of Human Services (Department) provides this final notice of its funding allocation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Mar 26, 2025, 14:23 PM

Pennsylvania Department of Health Request for Applications - Promising Maternal Health Initiatives

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to promote the use of promising and practice-based solutions to improve maternal health outcomes and health equity in Pennsylvania communities.

Mar 20, 2025, 11:34 AM

Medicare Telehealth Coverage Expansion Update

With the signing of the American Relief Act, 2025 on December 21, 2024, these Medicare telehealth waivers were extended through March 31, 2025. (CMS, 2025.

Mar 20, 2025, 09:52 AM

Department of Health Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act Surcharge

The Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (MCARE Act) established the Patient Safety Authority (Authority) to collect, analyze and evaluate data regarding reports of incidents ...

Mar 14, 2025, 10:04 AM

Measles Guidance for Local Identification and Travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory about rising measles cases globally and in the U.S., with a major outbreak in Texas spreading to New Mexico, two confirmed cases in Pennsylvania linked to international travel, and health officials urging vaccinations and prompt reporting of suspected cases