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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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2026 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates; Fee Adjustments and Other Procedure Code Changes
The Department of Human Services (Department) announces changes to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Fee Schedule.Jul 29, 2026 -
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Fixed-Dose Combination of Acetaminophen and Naproxen Sodium for 12-Hour Pain Relief
Recently, the FDA approved Tylenol with Naproxen, the first fixed-dose combination product to pair acetaminophen with naproxen sodium in a single combination tablet for up to 12 hours of pain relief.Jul 27, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Snyder County Lowe’s
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed a Snyder County resident tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at the Lowe’s in Selinsgrove (near Sunbury) on July 14.Jul 24, 2026 -
PA Department of Health Extension of Temporary Scheduling of Substance; Nitazene Class of Compounds
The Department of Health (Department) is extending the temporary scheduling of Substance; Nitazene Class of CompoundsJul 22, 2026 -
Independent Review Organization Fee Schedules; Notice 2026-10
On July 11, 2026, the Insurance Department (Department) published a list of approved Independent Review Organizations (IRO) and the fees they charge to insurers and Medical Assistance and CHIP Managed Care Organizations for conducting independent external reviews of adverse benefit determinations and grievances.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 -
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
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