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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

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
Change Coming For Medicaid Beneficiaries Effective January 1, 2027

Beginning January 1, 2027, H.R. 1 will require many adult Medicaid (Medical Assistance) beneficiaries to complete 80 hours per month of work, education, volunteering, or job training to maintain coverage.

Jul 2, 2026
PA Department of Human Services Temporary Moratorium on Medical Assistance Program Enrollment of New Hospices

The Department of Human Services (Department) is announcing the imposition of a 6-month moratorium on Medical Assistance (MA) Program enrollment of newly enrolling hospices, effective May 15, 2026.

Jul 2, 2026
Independent Regulatory Review Commission State Board of Nursing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) will consider Regulation 16A-5145: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees at a public hearing scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Jul 2, 2026
Federal Student Loan Changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Took Effect July 1, 2026

Yesterday marked the start of federal student loan changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) which was signed into law in July 2025. Under the new changes, those taking out a federal loan for a professional degree are restricted to $50,000 per year ($200,000 aggregate).

Jul 2, 2026
PAMED and AMA Argue for Court Enforcement of No Suprises Awards

Today PAMED joined the AMA and the Medical Societies of Delaware and New Jersey in filing an amici brief concerning enforcement of No Suprises Act arbitration awards.

Jun 25, 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
2026 AMA House of Delegates Recap

PAMED joined more than 700 physician and medical student delegates in Chicago last week for the 2026 American Medical Association Annual Meeting. The Pennsylvania Delegation was active throughout the meeting and PAMED celebrated Pennsylvania physicians and medical students elected to and continuing to serve in AMA Board and Council positions.

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
SB 730 Advances Patient-Centered End-of-Life Care

Senate Bill 730, which would establish a statutory framework for Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST, continues to advance in the Senate.

Jun 18, 2026
What Physicians Need to Know Now About Senate Bill 225 Prior Authorization Reforms

After years of advocating for prior authorization reform, the efforts of Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and other stakeholders paid off when Senate Bill 225, also known as Act 146, was signed into law in November 2022.

Jun 18, 2026
Pennsylvania Included in CDC Update on Infant Botulism Outbreak

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.

Jun 16, 2026
PA Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Lancaster County Courthouse

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.

Jun 15, 2026
PA Department of Health Issues Alert on 2026 West Nile and Other Arboviral Infections in Pennsylvania

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.

Jun 12, 2026
PAMED Shares Latest Developments from the Unionization Task Force

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.

Jun 11, 2026
PA Department of Health Issues FIFA World Cup Mass Gathering Clinical Awareness Update

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.

Jun 11, 2026
Novitas will Hold an Open Meeting June 18th for Urine-based Biomarkers in Patients with Microhematuria

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.

Jun 10, 2026
PA Department of Health Alert on Extreme Heat Forecasted for Pennsylvania

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

Jun 10, 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

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