PAMED News

The CDC, FDA, the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to recalled powdered infant formula.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a Lancaster County resident tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at the Lancaster County Courthouse on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals who are not vaccinated are most at-risk for infection.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued a health alert that Pennsylvania’s first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquito pools were identified in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Lycoming, Monroe, Northumberland, Pike, Tioga and York Counties indicating WNV is circulating in Pennsylvania.

Last week, PAMED hosted a webinar highlighting the ongoing work of its Unionization Task Force, presented by Task Force Chair F. Wilson Jackson, III, MD and PAMED Board Chair Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, FAAD.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is reporting an increase in measles cases across several counties in 2026 and is urging health care providers to stay alert as part of the statewide response.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is occurring during June and July 2026 at host cities in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, including Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is conducting enhanced disease surveillance during this event because increased travel and crowding may lead to additional reports of infectious disease among residents and visitors.

Novitas will host an Open Meeting on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m. ET to allow the public to provide feedback about a proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) on Urine-based Biomarkers in Patients with Microhematuria. The Open Meeting is held via webinar only.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a health alert on extreme heat forecasted for Pennsylvania Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12.

In another attempt to change the childhood vaccine schedule, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review the assessment issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year.

PAMED has been informed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that a provider has had their medical license revoked, which means the provider is currently not able to practice as a Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry in the Commonwealth.

The Patient Safety Authority (Authority), established by the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act, announces a meeting of the Authority's Board to be held virtually by means of the Authority's webinar platform Zoom on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1 p.m. and is open to the general public.

Through a new partnership between the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and La Salle University, a new opportunity has been created for PAMED members, employees, and immediate family members to pursue a master’s degree from the School of Business, among other certificate programs.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued an update on the hantavirus outbreak and reports no notifications of any Pennsylvania residents who were on board the associated cruise ship.

PAMED Board of Trustee, Jill Owens, MD reflects on the closure of Bradford Regional Medical Center.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly met in session throughout most of April and the first week of May but is now out until coming back in June for the annual budget push. As expected, the legislative agenda thus far has been dominated by elections. The gubernatorial election will take place this November as will all 203 PA House seats and 25 of the 50 PA Senate seats.

The results of Pennsylvania’s May 19 primary election officially set the stage for several highly competitive congressional and statewide races heading into November 2026. While most incumbents in closely watched races successfully advanced through their primaries, the election solidified a number of matchups that are expected to draw significant national attention.

Clarification of information regarding the Prior Authorization Final Rule.

The PA Department of Health issued an alert on the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo's confirmed outbreak of the Ebola disease after laboratory analysis confirmed the cause as Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an update to inform clinicians and health departments about testing available for patients with suspected hantavirus infection to include Andes virus.

In Pennsylvania, Legionella infections increase each year during spring, summer, and fall months.