PAMED News

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) has identified three cases of measles in Lebanon County.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Regulatory updates and notices for new policies and open comment periods.

Regulatory updates from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Regulatory Updates from Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The Pennsylvania Medical Society is pleased to recognize Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™ on Friday, January 23, 2026. This day honors the professionals who ensure physicians and healthcare teams remain informed, competent, and equipped to deliver high quality patient care.

After a 1-year term as vice-president and president-elect, Arvind R. Cavale, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist serving Bucks County, has been inaugurated as the 176th President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).

Comment periods are open for several federal department regulations and decisions.

For the first time in its 178-year history, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has elected a woman to serve as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, a board-certified dermatologist from Centre County, PA, will lead the organization’s governing body.