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
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Pennsylvania Medical Society Celebrates the Brightest Young Physicians with Top Physicians Under 40 Awards
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Top Physicians Under 40 awards, recognizing the most exceptional early-career physicians who are making a profound impact in medicine.May 27, 2026 -
PA Department of Health Issues Alert on International Ebola Disease Outbreak
The PA Department of Health issued an alert on the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo's confirmed outbreak of the Ebola disease after laboratory analysis confirmed the cause as Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD).May 26, 2026 -
CDC Issues Update on Testing for Potential Hantavirus Infection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an update to inform clinicians and health departments about testing available for patients with suspected hantavirus infection to include Andes virus.May 19, 2026 -
Anticipated Seasonal Increase in Legionella Infections
In Pennsylvania, Legionella infections increase each year during spring, summer, and fall months.May 15, 2026 -
May 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting Recap
The PAMED Board of Trustees met for its hybrid May 7 meeting and reviewed several key updates, appointments, and ongoing strategic initiatives.May 14, 2026 -
MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation Update
PAMED is a plaintiff in the In re MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation, a federal antitrust case alleging that MultiPlan and major health insurers colluded to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates paid to physicians and other providers and is seeking an immediate end to their anti-competitive conduct.May 14, 2026
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