PAMED News

On Jan. 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unfavorably in a case in which PAMED, the AMA, and the Delaware and New Jersey Medical Societies joined together to file an amici brief. The case addressed the question whether a state law providing that a complaint must be dismissed unless it is accompanied by an expert affidavit may be applied in federal court.

On February 3, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly, outlining his proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27.

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.