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Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination Recommendations During Measles Outbreaks

Between April and June 22, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department confirmed 61 measles cases across Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Early, accelerated and catch-up MMR vaccinations are indicated for people living or visiting these areas.

Jun 25, 2026
FTC and States Sue WPATH for Deceptive Practices

Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging that WPATH violated the Federal Trade Commission Act and several states’ laws by furnishing deceptive information concerning medical sex transition services for children to financially benefit WPATH members.

Jun 18, 2026
AMA Scope of Practice Summit Highlights New Research on Independent NP Practice

At the 2026 AMA Scope of Practice Summit, physician and advocacy leaders highlighted new research examining whether granting nurse practitioners independent practice authority increases access to primary care services.

Jun 18, 2026

Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination Recommendations During Measles Outbreaks

Between April and June 22, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department confirmed 61 measles cases across Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Early, accelerated and catch-up MMR vaccinations are indicated for people living or visiting these areas.

Jun 25, 2026
FTC and States Sue WPATH for Deceptive Practices

Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging that WPATH violated the Federal Trade Commission Act and several states’ laws by furnishing deceptive information concerning medical sex transition services for children to financially benefit WPATH members.

Jun 18, 2026
AMA Scope of Practice Summit Highlights New Research on Independent NP Practice

At the 2026 AMA Scope of Practice Summit, physician and advocacy leaders highlighted new research examining whether granting nurse practitioners independent practice authority increases access to primary care services.

Jun 18, 2026
Trump Directs CDC to Realign Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

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.

Jun 4, 2026
CDC Issues Update on Testing for Potential Hantavirus Infection

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.

May 19, 2026
MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation Update

PAMED is a plaintiff in the In re MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation, a federal antitrust case alleging that MultiPlan and major health insurers colluded to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates paid to physicians and other providers and is seeking an immediate end to their anti-competitive conduct.

May 14, 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
Legislation Amending PA's Medical Practice Act Advances to Governor's Desk

Senate Bill 507, sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown, passed the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday, April 29, by a vote of 197-4 and now awaits Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature. The bill previously passed the Senate by a vote of 49-1.

Apr 30, 2026
State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine New Continuing Education Requirements and Volunteer Services

The State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine finalize regulations to implement 20 Pa.C.S. § 8628, which requires physicians to complete at least 2 credit hours of continuing medical education in organ and tissue donation and recovery process.

Apr 30, 2026
Department of Human Services Availability of Rural Health Transformation Program Payments; Rapid Response Stabilization

The Department of Human Services (Department) announces the availability of program payments for hospitals, health care providers and rural health facilities.

Apr 30, 2026
Feds Reschedule Approved Marijuana Products to Schedule III

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the immediate rescheduling of FDA-approved products containing marijuana and marijuana products regulated by a state medical license to Schedule III from Schedule I.

Apr 30, 2026
Health Advisory: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) identified recent sustained increases in tick bite-related emergency department visits.

Apr 22, 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
Guidance for Local Identification of Five Confirmed Cases of Measles

On January 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) identified five confirmed cases of measles in Lancaster County. These are the first cases to be identified in Pennsylvania for 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

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