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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
Latest News Stories
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Update to the Recommendations for Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination in the Context of Measles Outbreak Activity
Between April and August 21, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) confirmed 379 measles cases across 28 counties in Pennsylvania.Aug 24, 2026 -
Increased Risk of Withdrawal Symptoms Associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Tianeptine After Federal Scheduling
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has issued two notices of intent to schedule three 7-hydroxymitragynine-related substances and tianeptine.Aug 19, 2026 -
Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications
There is a risk of severe arboviral neuroinvasive disease among patients who are receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating medications, particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).Aug 18, 2026 -
August 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting Recap
The PAMED Board of Trustees met for its hybrid August 7 meeting and reviewed several key updates, appointments, and ongoing strategic initiatives.Aug 13, 2026 -
PAMED Advocates for Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations Following Executive Order
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccination and other evidence-based practices and has significant concerns about the Executive Order #14407 signed by President Trump on Monday, August 10, 2026.Aug 11, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces 2026/27 Innovation Grant Recipients
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is pleased to announce the 2026/27 recipients of its annual Innovation Grant.Jul 6, 2026
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