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

  • PAMED Partners with La Salle University

    Through a new partnership between the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and La Salle University, a new opportunity has been created for PAMED members, employees, and immediate family members to pursue a master’s degree from the School of Business, among other certificate programs.
    Jun 4, 2026

  • Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship Update

    The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued an update on the hantavirus outbreak and reports no notifications of any Pennsylvania residents who were on board the associated cruise ship.
    May 29, 2026

  • Dr. Jill Owens Reflects on the Closure of BRMC and the Future of Community Healthcare

    PAMED Board of Trustee, Jill Owens, MD reflects on the closure of Bradford Regional Medical Center.
    May 28, 2026

  • PAMED May 2026 Legislative Roundup

    The Pennsylvania General Assembly met in session throughout most of April and the first week of May but is now out until coming back in June for the annual budget push. As expected, the legislative agenda thus far has been dominated by elections. The gubernatorial election will take place this November as will all 203 PA House seats and 25 of the 50 PA Senate seats.
    May 28, 2026

  • Pennsylvania Primary Elections Set Stage for November General Election

    The results of Pennsylvania’s May 19 primary election officially set the stage for several highly competitive congressional and statewide races heading into November 2026. While most incumbents in closely watched races successfully advanced through their primaries, the election solidified a number of matchups that are expected to draw significant national attention.
    May 28, 2026

  • CMS Prior Authorization Final Rule

    Clarification of information regarding the Prior Authorization Final Rule.
    May 27, 2026