PAMED News

Supreme Court Punts on Impact of Venue Rule Change

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued an order concerning the Civil Procedural Rules Committee's required two-year anniversary review of the medical malpractice venue rule change.

Feb 19, 2026
Amicus Loss in U.S. Supreme Court in Affidavit of Merit Case

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.

Jan 29, 2026

Independent Regulatory Review Commission: Notice of Filing of Final Rulemakings

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) is holding a public meeting on March 19, 2026, at 555 Walnut Street, 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA at 10 a.m. to consider the following proposed regulations:

Mar 5, 2026
Health Care Cost Containment Council Meetings Scheduled

The Health Care Cost Containment Council (Council) has scheduled the following meetings:

Mar 5, 2026
Department of Health: Sexual Assault Victim Emergency Services Regulation Listing of Hospitals That May Not Provide Emergency Contraception and Hospitals That May Not Provide Any Sexual Assault Emergency Services

Hospitals that decide they may not provide emergency contraception due to a stated religious or moral belief contrary to providing this medication are required to give notice to the Department of Health (Department) of the decision.

Mar 5, 2026
Department of Health: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meeting

The Statewide HIV Planning Group, established by the Department of Health (Department) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120.

Mar 5, 2026
Governor's Office Release: Immigration Enforcement Advisory for Health Care/Social Services Facilities

Under the current federal administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (U.S. DHS) has lifted restrictions that previously prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from carrying out immigration enforcement actions.

Mar 5, 2026
Supreme Court Punts on Impact of Venue Rule Change

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued an order concerning the Civil Procedural Rules Committee's required two-year anniversary review of the medical malpractice venue rule change.

Feb 19, 2026
Amicus Loss in U.S. Supreme Court in Affidavit of Merit Case

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.

Jan 29, 2026
Pennsylvania General Assembly: 2026 Legislative Landscape

The Pennsylvania General Assembly returns to session at the end of January, with both the House and Senate meeting the week of January 26th. As we look ahead to the 2026 Pennsylvania legislative landscape it is clear it will be dominated by elections.

Jan 22, 2026
2025 Year-End Legislative Wrap Up

After a 135-day budget stalemate, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro struck a bipartisan deal on a $50.09 billion spending plan for FY 2025-26.

Jan 6, 2026
Federal Executive Order on State-Level Artificial Intelligence Laws

The Trump administration recently issued an Executive Order (EO) addressing state-level artificial intelligence (AI) laws.

Jan 6, 2026
JUA Fund Transfer Finalized in 2025–2026 Pennsylvania Budget

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the 2025-2026 Commonwealth Budget. Unfortunately, as part of a last-minute budget agreement, there was a transfer from the Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) to the Pennsylvania General Fund of $100 million.

Jan 6, 2026

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