PAMED News
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Pennsylvania DOH Reports Rise in Measles Cases, Announces Provider Webinars
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is reporting an increase in measles cases across several counties in 2026 and is urging health care providers to stay alert as part of the statewide response.Jun 11, 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 -
Pennsylvania Primary Elections Set Stage for November General Election
The results of Pennsylvania’s May 19 primary election officially set the stage for several highly competitive congressional and statewide races heading into November 2026. While most incumbents in closely watched races successfully advanced through their primaries, the election solidified a number of matchups that are expected to draw significant national attention.May 28, 2026
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PAMED Legislative Update: Emergency Department Physicians
This week saw movement in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on legislation establishing a statutory requirement that all hospital emergency departments be staffed 24/7 by an onsite physician.Mar 26, 2026 -
Health Care Cost Containment Council Special Reports and Requests for Data
The Health Care Cost Containment Council (Council) is required to publish a list of all special reports and data that have been prepared during the previous calendar year.Mar 26, 2026 -
Department of Health Nursing Home Patient Safety Trust Fund Surcharge for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 as Provided for under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act
The Authority has recommended that the FY 2025-2026 surcharge assessment total $1.245 million.Mar 26, 2026 -
Department of Health Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming Infant Hearing Screening Advisory Committee and Renal Disease Advisory Committee meetings.Mar 26, 2026 -
PAMED Unionization Taskforce Updates
The Board of Trustees created the task force back in 2024 to study what role, if any, PAMED should play regarding physician unionization.Mar 26, 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 Legislative Roundup: Q1 2026
As Pennsylvania's General Assembly returns to session the week of March 23rd, an election-heavy 2026 calendar is expected to shape the legislative agenda, with PAMED actively engaged on key issues including midwifery licensing, maternal health, private equity, scope of practice, and AI in healthcare.Mar 19, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Seizure Regulation Memo
Regulation #18-486: Seizure Disorder Regulation, approved by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission on January 15, 2026, has amended PA Code 67, Section 83.4, which will become effective on March 28, 2026.Mar 19, 2026 -
Department of Health Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act Surcharge
The Patient Safety Authority (Authority) was established through the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act to collect, analyze and evaluate data regarding reports of serious events and incidents occurring in certain medical facilities and to make recommendations to reduce the number and severity of serious events and incidents.Mar 19, 2026 -
State Board of Pharmacy Current Income Levels for Participation in the Cancer Drug Repository Program
The State Board of Pharmacy has published the patient income limits to participate in the Cancer Drug Repository Program (CDRP) in 2026.Mar 19, 2026 -
Federal Judge Blocks Revised CDC Child Vaccine Schedule: What We Know So Far
On Monday, Federal District Judge Brian Murphy issued a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the Trump administration’s pared-down list of recommended childhood vaccinations.Mar 18, 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 -
Governor Shapiro Delivers 2026-27 Budget Address
On February 3, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly, outlining his proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27.Feb 5, 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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