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PA DOH and CDC Report Increase in Domestically Acquired Cyclosporiasis Cases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are notifying clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratorians of cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in multiple states, including Pennsylvania.Jul 16, 2026 -
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Pennsylvania Passes 2026-27 Budget
Following a 12-day impasse, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan compromise $50.85 billion state budget for FY 2026-27. The spending plan, passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and signed into law on Sunday July 12, increases overall spending by about 3.7% without taking any of the state’s $8 billion Rainy Day Fund and avoiding any new or increased broad-based taxes.Jul 15, 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
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Pennsylvania Medical Society Recognizes 2026 International Voluntary Service Award
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is proud to announce Bindukumar Kansupada, MD, a retired nuclear cardiologist from Bucks County, as the recipient of its 2026 International Voluntary Service Award.May 27, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces Recipient of Prestigious Distinguished Service Award
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is proud to announce Benjamin Lloyd, MD as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed upon PAMED members.May 27, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Medical Society Celebrates the Brightest Young Physicians with Top Physicians Under 40 Awards
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Top Physicians Under 40 awards, recognizing the most exceptional early-career physicians who are making a profound impact in medicine.May 27, 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 -
Anticipated Seasonal Increase in Legionella Infections
In Pennsylvania, Legionella infections increase each year during spring, summer, and fall months.May 15, 2026 -
May 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting Recap
The PAMED Board of Trustees met for its hybrid May 7 meeting and reviewed several key updates, appointments, and ongoing strategic initiatives.May 14, 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 -
Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship
On May 2, 2026, the World Health Organization was notified of a cluster of severe acute respiratory illness among passengers and crew of a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The cluster included two deaths and one critically ill passenger whose laboratory tests confirmed hantavirus.May 12, 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 -
PA DOH Issues Guidance for Local Identification of New Measles Cases
The Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) has identified three cases of measles in Lebanon County.May 1, 2026 -
Patient Safety Authority Public Meeting
The Patient Safety Authority Board meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. and is open to the general public.Apr 16, 2026 -
The Pennsylvania Medical Society Celebrates Doctors’ Day 2026
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) celebrates its state-wide recognition of physicians for 2026 Doctors’ Day on Monday, March 30. PAMED received more than 100 nominations from the public, patients, and colleagues, recognizing physicians who have gone above and beyond in their care.Mar 26, 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 -
Department of Human Services: Payment for Nursing Facility Services Provided by Nonpublic Nursing Facilities; Medical Assistance Day One Incentive Payments to Nonpublic Nursing Facilities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
This announcement provides advance notice that the Department of Human Services (Department) intends to continue to make Medical Assistance Day One Incentive (MDOI) payments to qualified nonpublic nursing facilities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.Feb 11, 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 -
PAMED Remembers Virginia E. Hall, MD, FACOG, FACP, FCPP
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of our colleague, Dr. Virginia Hall, former Board Chair of The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society for 9 years and trustee for 24 years.Jan 29, 2026 -
DEA and HHS Issue Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a fourth extension of telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled medications through December 31, 2026.Jan 28, 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 -
New Federal Regulations Public Comment Period
Regulatory updates and notices for new policies and open comment periods.Jan 22, 2026 -
Drug Enforcement Administration Notices
Regulatory updates from the Drug Enforcement Administration.Jan 22, 2026
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