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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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New World Screwworm Identified in Domestic Animals in New Mexico and Texas
On June 3, 2026, New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue and can infest mammals and birds, was identified in a Texas cow.Jul 7, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces 2026/27 Innovation Grant Recipients
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is pleased to announce the 2026/27 recipients of its annual Innovation Grant.Jul 6, 2026 -
Change Coming For Medicaid Beneficiaries Effective January 1, 2027
Beginning January 1, 2027, H.R. 1 will require many adult Medicaid (Medical Assistance) beneficiaries to complete 80 hours per month of work, education, volunteering, or job training to maintain coverage.Jul 2, 2026 -
PA Department of Human Services Temporary Moratorium on Medical Assistance Program Enrollment of New Hospices
The Department of Human Services (Department) is announcing the imposition of a 6-month moratorium on Medical Assistance (MA) Program enrollment of newly enrolling hospices, effective May 15, 2026.Jul 2, 2026 -
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
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