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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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Pennsylvania Medical Society Inaugurates Bucks County Physician as 176th President
After a 1-year term as vice-president and president-elect, Arvind R. Cavale, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist serving Bucks County, has been inaugurated as the 176th President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).Jan 22, 2026 -
Federal Regulations Public Comment Period
Comment periods are open for several federal department regulations and decisions.Jan 22, 2026 -
The Pennsylvania Medical Society Elects First Female Chair in 178 Years
For the first time in its 178-year history, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has elected a woman to serve as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, a board-certified dermatologist from Centre County, PA, will lead the organization’s governing body.Jan 22, 2026 -
Shattering Stigma and Shaping Care
Jocelyn Fitzgerald, MD is leading a quiet revolution that is reshaping how we understand, value, and deliver women’s health care. As a urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon, she is not only treating complex pelvic floor disorders but also challenging the systemic inequities that have long plagued women’s health.Jan 22, 2026 -
Public Health Alert: Possible Measles Exposure (Philadelphia)
PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure.Jan 22, 2026 -
Medical Record Disposition: What Physicians Should Know
Find out what to do with medical records when a physician retires or passes away.Jan 9, 2026
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