In June 2021, Act 60 was enacted to amend the Professional Nursing Law by adding language to recognize and license certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) in Pennsylvania. The Board of Nursing (board) recently issued out final regulations required to update the board's existing regulations to implement Act 60 of 2021.

The Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act requires Mcare to calculate the assessment rate in the fall of each year and inform the health care provider community and insurers of the assessment rate percentage for the following year by November 1st. In compliance with that mandate, Mcare will publish the 2027 Assessment Rate of 30% in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

J-1 waiver season is here, and Resolve has a new resource page created to help members navigate the J-1 waiver process.

On October 7, 2026, PAMED and the AMA filed another amici curiae brief with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court advocating for the Court to reverse the Superior Court’s unfavorable ruling in Dajah Hagans v. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, et al.

The Department of Health regulations permit the Department to issue technical advisories to assist permittees in complying with the Medical Marijuana Act and to provide guidance regarding the Department’s interpretation of those requirements and how permittees may maintain compliance.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) urinary tract and bloodstream infections following transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies performed at multiple urology clinics during July − September 2026.

Pennsylvania's General Assembly concluded the bulk of its 2025-2026 legislative session this week. There are still two days scheduled in November, and it is possible we could still see movement on legislation but barring a surprise this week was the end of session.

If you are licensed by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine (Board), you must renew your license by Saturday, October 31, 2026, to maintain active licensure.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires states to draft and implement a written quality strategy for assessing and improving the quality of health care and services furnished by managed care organizations (MCO) that have an agreement with the Department of Human Services (Department).

The Department of Human Services (Department) announces that it increased the Medical Assistance (MA) Program fees for direct nursing services provided by a home health agency to MA beneficiaries, effective July 1, 2026.

The WIC State Advisory Board (Board) gives notice that the next regular meeting of the Board will be held on October 27, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Department of Aging's Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders (ADRD) Advisory Committee (Committee) goals are to support and advise on Statewide efforts to reduce the burden of ADRD through risk reduction strategies, promotion of early detection and diagnosis, support for caregivers and families and strengthening community-clinical linages.

The Brain Injury Advisory Board (Board) will hold a public meeting on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Organ Donation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Due to the ongoing measles outbreak, there is an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concerns about congenital measles, which has been identified for the first time in decades.

Pennsylvania’s General Election is just around the corner! On Tuesday, November 3, voters across the Commonwealth will head to the polls to elect the next governor, members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and members of the Pennsylvania Senate.

In August, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued out proposed regulations on 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases).

During a recent virtual meeting, the PAMED Board of Trustees approved key governance items, prepared for House of Delegates business, and recognized an exceptional advocate for Pennsylvania physicians with the Distinguished Partner in Medicine Award.

Pennsylvania Medical Society is making the In-Office Medication Dispensing Policy available as a general resource. This policy applies only to dispensing of noncontrolled medications and is not intended to address every state and federal requirement that may apply to a particular medication.

Pennsylvania has reported the first case of LACV, a mosquito-borne disease, in a patient from Crawford County which borders Ohio where LACV is endemic.