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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 -
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 -
Pennsylvania General Assembly Prepares to Return to Session
The Pennsylvania General Assembly will return to session the week of September 28, picking up its work following the summer recess. As lawmakers prepare to reconvene, here is a look at where they left off and several provisions of importance to Pennsylvania physicians.Sep 16, 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 -
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 -
Pennsylvania General Assembly Prepares to Return to Session
The Pennsylvania General Assembly will return to session the week of September 28, picking up its work following the summer recess. As lawmakers prepare to reconvene, here is a look at where they left off and several provisions of importance to Pennsylvania physicians.Sep 16, 2026 -
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 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Statement on Measles-Associated Deaths
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) today expressed serious concern following the Pennsylvania Department of Health's confirmation of two measles-associated deaths, the first deaths linked to the disease in the Commonwealth in 35 years.Aug 25, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces 2026/27 Innovation Grant Recipients
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is pleased to announce the 2026/27 recipients of its annual Innovation Grant.Jul 6, 2026 -
PAMED Supports Commonwealth Lawsuit to Protect Patients from Misleading AI Medical Bots
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) commends Governor Shapiro for the recent lawsuit filed against Character.AI, which marks a first of its kind action against artificial intelligence (AI) tools.May 12, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Opposes Rescinding of EPA Endangerment Finding
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly opposes the recent rescinding of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangerment Finding; an action that removes a critical federal safeguard designed to protect the public from pollution and threatens public health.Feb 25, 2026
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