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Dec 9, 2022, 14:39 PM
Serving Others is the Best Medicine
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Dec 9, 2022, 14:24 PM
Focusing on the Unfocused in Lancaster County
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Dec 9, 2022, 13:57 PM
Addressing Diversity and Inclusion in Medicine
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Dec 7, 2022, 10:32 AM
How PAMED Leadership Has Evolved Throughout the Years
For 175 years, the Pennsylvania Medical Society has provided a voice to physicians as they navigate both changes and challenges in an ever-evolving health care system.
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Dec 7, 2022, 10:13 AM
Despite Challenges, 2 of the Oldest County Medical Societies Continue Their Mission of Support and Advocacy
In the borough of Strasburg, during February 1823, a group of physicians met with the purpose of establishing a medical society for Lancaster County.
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Dec 7, 2022, 09:57 AM
175 Years Later, the Founding Attributes of PAMED Still Ring True
Prior to 1848, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania had just a handful of district and county medical societies, and there was little to no communication or collaboration between the groups.
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Dec 1, 2022, 09:37 AM
Taking the Road Less Traveled
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Natalie Gentile, M.D, a board-certified family physician, knew she would be joining the health care field as her career.
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Nov 17, 2022, 15:06 PM
PAMED urges Supreme Court to review lower court ruling that violates physicians' right to counsel
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Nov 17, 2022, 10:59 AM
Pennsylvania Election Update
While several races have yet to be officially certified—and that may take several more days, if not longer—the House Democratic Caucus appears to have secured the majority for the next legislative session.
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Nov 10, 2022, 18:10 PM
PAMED Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Rule
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Nov 10, 2022, 10:16 AM
CDC Releases Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
On November 3, 2022, the CDC released updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain.
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Nov 10, 2022, 09:35 AM
Medicine and the Military
For a person looking to get into the health care field, the first thought might not be about the military. But, through the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), it might just be the start of a medical career
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Nov 10, 2022, 09:28 AM
Prior Authorization Reform: What you need to know
A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated the passage of Senate Bill 225, prior authorization reform in Pennsylvania. What does that mean for your practice? PAMED highlights the major take aways from this prior authorization reform.
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Nov 7, 2022, 08:42 AM
COVID-19 Masking Guidance FAQs
In September 2022, the CDC updated their Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. Those recommendations contain masking guidance for health care facilities. In addition, the Pennsylvania Department of Health released PA-HAN 663 – UPDATE: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic, which also addresses masking in health care facilities.
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Nov 3, 2022, 11:14 AM
Governor Wolf Signs Act 98, the Pharmacy Benefits Manager Audit and Obligations Act
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Oct 26, 2022, 16:10 PM
PAMED Applauds the Passage of Prior Authorization Reform in Pennsylvania
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Oct 6, 2022, 15:45 PM
Supreme Court Rules Unfavorably in Verdict Slip Case
On September 29th, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an unfavorable ruling in a medical malpractice case in which PAMED had filed an amicus brief.
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Sep 28, 2022, 20:06 PM
Behind the Scenes - Joanna McClinton
Earlier this year, PAMED sat down with Representative Joanna McClinton (D – Delaware County, Philadelphia) to learn more her background, serving as the House Democratic Leader, and how she feels about issues affecting patients and physicians in the Pennsylvania. This sit-down interview was conducted as a part of PAMED’s Behind the Scenes Series.
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Sep 22, 2022, 09:15 AM
PAMED Asks Lawmakers and Bureaucrats to Stay Out of the Exam Room
During a pandemic, when health care is paramount and physicians have been called heroes, the Pennsylvania Medical Society asks lawmakers and bureaucrats to stay out of the exam room. Physicians train for years to be able to provide clinically sound and proven care to their patients. Medical decisions should be between the patient and their health care team
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Sep 15, 2022, 13:26 PM
Using Narrative Medicine to Prevent Burnout
According to Riddhi Shah, M.D., there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to self-care.
“For some people its travel or going on a spa day. And other people, it’s taking a day at home to relax, not talk to anyone and put your phone on airplane mode.”
For Dr. Shah, writing has been that self-care outlet. She and her colleagues at the ACP created a monthly workshop using narrative medicine to aid with physician wellness.