Member Communications

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

  • 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 10, 2025

  • Pennsylvania Medical Society Expresses Concern on Presidential Directive to Withdraw from WHO

    As a resolute champion of leveraging science and data to ensure public health and well-being, the Pennsylvania Medical Society opposes the recent Presidential directive to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).
    Oct 10, 2025

  • Navigating a Pause in Telehealth Flexibility

    In March of 2025 we received a near 11th hour reprieve in the form of H.R. 1968 (2025) that provided the extension of telehealth flexibilities through September 30th, 2025. Many of us had hoped for a similar reprieve this time around, but, unfortunately, that has not come to pass as no additional legislation addressing telehealth was passed prior to the government shutdown.
    Oct 10, 2025

  • Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces Recipient of Prestigious Distinguished Service Award

    The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is proud to announce Richard Wender, MD as the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed upon PAMED members. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Wender’s unwavering commitment to advancing primary care, public health, and health equity while shaping the future of medicine through groundbreaking initiatives and compassionate leadership.
    Oct 10, 2025