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.

Recently, Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) submitted comments on the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission’s (Commission) proposed regulations on Chapter 261a (relating to law enforcement mental health evaluations).

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.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized changes to the Transparency in Coverage regulations to improve access to pricing information for participants, beneficiaries, and enrollees.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 115 and was amended to include provisions establishing a state-level False Claims Act. The amended legislation now awaits further consideration in the Senate.

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.

Physicians, residents, fellows and medical students from across Pennsylvania gathered at PAMED's Advocacy Day on September 29 to meet with legislators and discuss the issues shaping patient care and the practice of medicine. Together, they brought the voice of Pennsylvania physicians and future physicians to the Capitol.

On September 25, 2026, PAMED and AMA filed an amici curiae brief arguing for the Superior Court to uphold a venue selection clause that limited where a medical malpractice suit could be filed.