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The Dose

The Dose is PAMED’s member-exclusive weekly e-newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. It’s a simple way to get a healthy dose of the hot topics in Pennsylvania medicine.

Each week, you’ll find news and analysis on topics like:

New health care laws and regulations
State licensure requirements & CME opportunities
Reimbursement and payer news, including MACRA-MIPS
Pennsylvania court cases that could impact physicians
How PAMED is advocating in the legislature on behalf of physicians – on issues like prior authorization, telemedicine, and scope of practice

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Latest News Stories

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Pennsylvania Medical Society is highlighting the leadership of three physicians serving in key roles on the PAMED Board of Trustees: Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, FAAD Board Chair; Ashley Wilkerson, MD Board Vice Chair; and Renee Frank, MD Board Secretary

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