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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

DEA and HHS Issue Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a fourth extension of telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled medications through December 31, 2026.

Jan 28, 2026
Extreme Cold Forecasted for Pennsylvania – Practice Cold Safety

Extreme cold is forecasted for Pennsylvania from Tuesday, January 27 – Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Jan 27, 2026
AAP Releases 2026 Child Vaccination Schedule

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its 2026 childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, which continues to recommend routine immunization for protection against 18 diseases.

Jan 27, 2026
Pennsylvania General Assembly: 2026 Legislative Landscape

The Pennsylvania General Assembly returns to session at the end of January, with both the House and Senate meeting the week of January 26th. As we look ahead to the 2026 Pennsylvania legislative landscape it is clear it will be dominated by elections.

Jan 22, 2026
New Federal Regulations Public Comment Period

Regulatory updates and notices for new policies and open comment periods.

Jan 22, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration Notices

Regulatory updates from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Jan 22, 2026

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