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AAP Releases RSV Prevention, COVID Vax Recommendations for Fall
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations on the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the use of COVID vaccines.Sep 3, 2026 -
Compact Licensees: Are You Ready for Your First License Renewal?
In July 2025, Pennsylvania fully implemented the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”).Aug 25, 2026 -
HHS Requests Public Comment on Federal Vaccine Recommendations
Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) announced a request for public comment on the categories used in Federal vaccine recommendations.Aug 25, 2026
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PAMED Files Brief Against Expansion of Statute of Limitations
On September 23, 2026, PAMED joined the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) and other aligned groups in filing an amici curiae brief in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.Sep 24, 2026 -
DOH: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meetings
The Statewide HIV Planning Group, established by the Department of Health (Department), will hold public meetings at 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120Sep 24, 2026 -
DOH: Addition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to the Supplemental Conditions Panel
The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services added Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel on December 16, 2025. DMD is a rare genetic disease that results in muscles becoming damaged and weaker over time. Symptoms include delayed growth, impaired speech, difficulty swallowing, loss of muscle function and progressive loss of mobility.Sep 24, 2026 -
DOH: Medical Marijuana Advisory Board's Recommendation on the Use of Solvent-Based Extraction Methods and Processes on Microbial Contamination and the Secretary of Health's Decision on Effectuation
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, an Academic Clinic Research Center, and its clinical registrant Organic Remedies, Inc. conducted a research initiative regarding the use of solvent-based extraction on microbial contamination of feed materials (marijuana plant) under the Medical Marijuana Act.Sep 24, 2026 -
Preparedness for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season
As we enter the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season, the Department of Health (DOH) encourages health care providers to take proactive measures to reduce severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths from influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and other respiratory pathogens.Sep 24, 2026 -
Retirement Planning for Active Licensees: Understanding Your License Options
As retirement approaches, physicians should evaluate the licensure status that best aligns with their future, whether that involves remaining actively licensed, serving under a volunteer license, switching to active-retired status, or electing inactive status.Sep 23, 2026 -
CMS Provides States Three-Tiered Framework to Determine Medical Frailty Exemptions from Medicaid Work Requirements
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recently released new guidance for states on the medical frailty exclusion from the new Medicaid work and community engagement requirements.Sep 17, 2026 -
A Pediatrician’s Message: Love Your Neighbor by Supporting Measles Vaccines
This piece was published as an op-ed in LNP. By Bonnie M. Zehr, MD, a pediatrician in Lancaster County and a Board of Trustee with the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Sep 17, 2026 -
Law Enforcement Mental Health Evaluations: Request for Public Comment on Proposed Rule
The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (Commission) proposes regulations to implement Act 59 (2020).Sep 17, 2026 -
PA Department of Health Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases, Request for Public Comment on Proposed Regulations
The Department of Health (Department) proposes to amend regulations on communicable and noncommunicable diseases.Sep 17, 2026
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