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PAMED Files Brief Against Expansion of Statute of Limitations
On September 23, 2026, PAMED joined the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) and other aligned groups in filing an amici curiae brief in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.Sep 24, 2026 -
Preparedness for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season
As we enter the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season, the Department of Health (DOH) encourages health care providers to take proactive measures to reduce severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths from influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and other respiratory pathogens.Sep 24, 2026 -
Pennsylvania General Assembly Prepares to Return to Session
The Pennsylvania General Assembly will return to session the week of September 28, picking up its work following the summer recess. As lawmakers prepare to reconvene, here is a look at where they left off and several provisions of importance to Pennsylvania physicians.Sep 16, 2026
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Pennsylvania Medical Society Statement on Measles-Associated Deaths
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) today expressed serious concern following the Pennsylvania Department of Health's confirmation of two measles-associated deaths, the first deaths linked to the disease in the Commonwealth in 35 years.Aug 25, 2026 -
Physicians Encouraged to Comment on Federal Vaccine Recommendation Framework
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) encourages Pennsylvania physicians to participate in a new federal Request for Information (RFI) concerning vaccine recommendations and shared clinical decision-making.Aug 25, 2026 -
Update to the Recommendations for Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination in the Context of Measles Outbreak Activity
Between April and August 21, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) confirmed 379 measles cases across 28 counties in Pennsylvania.Aug 24, 2026 -
New Organ and Tissue Donation Continuing Education Requirement: Learn More and Access the Course
Effective May 1, 2026, Pennsylvania licensed physicians must complete at least 2 hours of CME in organ and tissue donation and recovery process (organ donation).Aug 20, 2026 -
CMS Ends Federal Funding for Sex Rejecting Procedures for Children
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently finalized a rule prohibiting Federal dollars from being used to fund sex-rejecting procedures on children and adolescents.Aug 20, 2026 -
Increased Risk of Withdrawal Symptoms Associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Tianeptine After Federal Scheduling
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has issued two notices of intent to schedule three 7-hydroxymitragynine-related substances and tianeptine.Aug 19, 2026 -
Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications
There is a risk of severe arboviral neuroinvasive disease among patients who are receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating medications, particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).Aug 18, 2026 -
August 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting Recap
The PAMED Board of Trustees met for its hybrid August 7 meeting and reviewed several key updates, appointments, and ongoing strategic initiatives.Aug 13, 2026 -
PAMED Advocates for Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations Following Executive Order
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccination and other evidence-based practices and has significant concerns about the Executive Order #14407 signed by President Trump on Monday, August 10, 2026.Aug 11, 2026 -
Apply for the AMA Disability Advisory Group (2027–2028)
The American Medical Association is seeking applications from medical students and physicians with disabilities to serve on the Disability Advisory Group (DAG) for the 2027–2028 term.Jul 29, 2026
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