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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
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FDA Approves Four Updated COVID Shots Targeting XFG Variant
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season. All four are designed to target the XFG variant.Aug 31, 2026 -
Patient Safety Authority Public Meeting
The Patient Safety Authority is scheduled to convene a Board meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 1 p.m.Aug 26, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Two Measles-Associated Deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today confirmed two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years.Aug 25, 2026 -
Compact Licensees: Are You Ready for Your First License Renewal?
In July 2025, Pennsylvania fully implemented the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”).Aug 25, 2026 -
HHS Requests Public Comment on Federal Vaccine Recommendations
Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) announced a request for public comment on the categories used in Federal vaccine recommendations.Aug 25, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Statement on Measles-Associated Deaths
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) today expressed serious concern following the Pennsylvania Department of Health's confirmation of two measles-associated deaths, the first deaths linked to the disease in the Commonwealth in 35 years.Aug 25, 2026
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