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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

August 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting Recap

The PAMED Board of Trustees met for its hybrid August 7 meeting and reviewed several key updates, appointments, and ongoing strategic initiatives.

Aug 13, 2026
PAMED Advocates for Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations Following Executive Order

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccination and other evidence-based practices and has significant concerns about the Executive Order #14407 signed by President Trump on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Aug 11, 2026
Apply for the AMA Disability Advisory Group (2027–2028)

The American Medical Association is seeking applications from medical students and physicians with disabilities to serve on the Disability Advisory Group (DAG) for the 2027–2028 term.

Jul 29, 2026
2026 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates; Fee Adjustments and Other Procedure Code Changes

The Department of Human Services (Department) announces changes to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Fee Schedule.

Jul 29, 2026
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Fixed-Dose Combination of Acetaminophen and Naproxen Sodium for 12-Hour Pain Relief

Recently, the FDA approved Tylenol with Naproxen, the first fixed-dose combination product to pair acetaminophen with naproxen sodium in a single combination tablet for up to 12 hours of pain relief.

Jul 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Snyder County Lowe’s

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed a Snyder County resident tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at the Lowe’s in Selinsgrove (near Sunbury) on July 14.

Jul 24, 2026

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