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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

  • Independent Regulatory Review Commission State Board of Nursing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees

    The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) will consider Regulation 16A-5145: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees at a public hearing scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 10 a.m.
    Jul 2, 2026

  • Federal Student Loan Changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Took Effect July 1, 2026

    Yesterday marked the start of federal student loan changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) which was signed into law in July 2025. Under the new changes, those taking out a federal loan for a professional degree are restricted to $50,000 per year ($200,000 aggregate).
    Jul 2, 2026

  • Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination Recommendations During Measles Outbreaks

    Between April and June 22, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department confirmed 61 measles cases across Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Early, accelerated and catch-up MMR vaccinations are indicated for people living or visiting these areas.
    Jun 25, 2026

  • FTC and States Sue WPATH for Deceptive Practices

    Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging that WPATH violated the Federal Trade Commission Act and several states’ laws by furnishing deceptive information concerning medical sex transition services for children to financially benefit WPATH members.
    Jun 18, 2026

  • 2026 AMA House of Delegates Recap

    PAMED joined more than 700 physician and medical student delegates in Chicago last week for the 2026 American Medical Association Annual Meeting. The Pennsylvania Delegation was active throughout the meeting and PAMED celebrated Pennsylvania physicians and medical students elected to and continuing to serve in AMA Board and Council positions.
    Jun 18, 2026

  • AMA Scope of Practice Summit Highlights New Research on Independent NP Practice

    At the 2026 AMA Scope of Practice Summit, physician and advocacy leaders highlighted new research examining whether granting nurse practitioners independent practice authority increases access to primary care services.
    Jun 18, 2026