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

  • Organ Donation Advisory Committee Meeting

    The Organ Donation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    Oct 21, 2026

  • Guidance for Measles in Pregnancy and Congenital Measles

    Due to the ongoing measles outbreak, there is an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concerns about congenital measles, which has been identified for the first time in decades.
    Oct 20, 2026

  • Make Your Voice Heard This November

    Pennsylvania’s General Election is just around the corner! On Tuesday, November 3, voters across the Commonwealth will head to the polls to elect the next governor, members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and members of the Pennsylvania Senate.
    Oct 15, 2026

  • PA Department of Health Withdraws Proposed Rulemaking on Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases

    In August, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued out proposed regulations on 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases).
    Oct 15, 2026

  • October Board of Trustee Meeting Recap

    During a recent virtual meeting, the PAMED Board of Trustees approved key governance items, prepared for House of Delegates business, and recognized an exceptional advocate for Pennsylvania physicians with the Distinguished Partner in Medicine Award.
    Oct 15, 2026

  • In-Office Medication Dispensing

    Pennsylvania Medical Society is making the In-Office Medication Dispensing Policy available as a general resource. This policy applies only to dispensing of noncontrolled medications and is not intended to address every state and federal requirement that may apply to a particular medication.
    Oct 8, 2026