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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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Department of Health Chronic Renal Disease Program Eligibility Criteria—Residency
The Department of Health (Department) is updating the residency criteria set forth in the Chronic Renal Disease Program. This program provides coverage for both children and adults who have end-stage renal disease.Jan 6, 2026 -
State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Education and Volunteer Services (proposed rulemaking) Request for Public Comment
The State Board of Osteopathic Medicine (Board) proposes to amend continuing education and volunteer services regulations.Jan 6, 2026 -
Medicine in Service of Community: PAMED’s Community Voluntary Service Award
Ada-Nkem Emuwa, MD, MPH, a leader in community health and advocacy, has been named the 2025 recipient of PAMED’s Community Voluntary Service Award.Jan 6, 2026 -
JUA Fund Transfer Finalized in 2025–2026 Pennsylvania Budget
Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the 2025-2026 Commonwealth Budget. Unfortunately, as part of a last-minute budget agreement, there was a transfer from the Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) to the Pennsylvania General Fund of $100 million.Jan 6, 2026 -
Department of Human Services Pharmacy Prior Authorization of Lynkuet (elinzanetant) Capsule
The Department of Human Services (Department) announces it will add Lynkuet (elinzanetant) capsule to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program's list of services and items requiring prior authorization.Jan 6, 2026 -
Department of Health Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meetings
The Statewide HIV Planning Group established by the Department of Health will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 and Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.Jan 6, 2026
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