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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

PAMED Signs Onto Letter Urging Anthem to Rescind New Administrative Policy

PAMED has signed a joint letter urging Anthem Blue Cross to rescind its recently introduced policy titled Facility Administrative Policy: Use of a Nonparticipating Care Provider.

Jan 6, 2026
Patient Safety Authority Public Meeting

The Patient Safety Authority (Authority) announces a meeting of the Authority's Board to be held virtually by means of the Authority's webinar platform Zoom on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. and is open to the general public.

Jan 6, 2026
Independent Regulatory Review Commission Notice of Filing of Final Rulemakings-16A-5146 State Board of Nursing Opioid Prescription and Education and Organ Donation Education

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) received regulation 16A-5146 State Board of Nursing Opioid Prescription and Education and Organ Donation Education. This regulation updates certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) continuing education to include requirements for pain management, identification of addiction, and prescribing/dispensing of opioids.

Oct 10, 2025
Rules of Civil Procedure Order Amending Rule 4003.6 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure; No. 768 Civil Procedural Rules Docket

On August 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania amended Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4003.6 to add commentary acknowledging the holding in Mertis v. Oh, 317 A.3d 529 (Pa. 2024).

Oct 10, 2025
PAMED Award 2024 Top Physicians Under 40

Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) announces the recipients of its annual Top Physicians Under 40 awards.

Oct 10, 2025
Department of Human Services Change to Supplemental Payments to Qualifying Hospitals

The Department of Human Services (Department) is announcing its intent to increase the funding for a class of supplemental payments to qualifying acute care general hospitals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 that provide a substantial portion of their inpatient services to Medical Assistance beneficiaries.

Oct 10, 2025

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