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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

Legislation Amending PA's Medical Practice Act Advances to Governor's Desk

Senate Bill 507, sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown, passed the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday, April 29, by a vote of 197-4 and now awaits Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature. The bill previously passed the Senate by a vote of 49-1.

Apr 30, 2026
Scam Alert for Licensees

PAMED recently received reports that people pretending to be from one of the health-related boards are contacting licensees by phone about their license.

Apr 30, 2026
State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine New Continuing Education Requirements and Volunteer Services

The State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine finalize regulations to implement 20 Pa.C.S. § 8628, which requires physicians to complete at least 2 credit hours of continuing medical education in organ and tissue donation and recovery process.

Apr 30, 2026
State Board of Medicine General Revisions and Updates (proposed rulemaking)

The State Board of Medicine is proposing an overall update to its regulations, including standards relating to issuing licenses, certifications, permits and registrations; graduate medical training (GMT); and continuing education requirements.

Apr 30, 2026
Department of Human Services Availability of Rural Health Transformation Program Payments; Rapid Response Stabilization

The Department of Human Services (Department) announces the availability of program payments for hospitals, health care providers and rural health facilities.

Apr 30, 2026
2026 Final Updated Guidance for Acute Healthcare Facility Determinations of Reporting Requirements under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act

The Patient Safety Authority and Department of Health issued updated guidance to acute health care facilities with reporting duties under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act.

Apr 30, 2026

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