The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations on the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the use of COVID vaccines.

Effective October 1, 2026, UnitedHealthcare will eliminate 30% of prior authorization requirements for healthcare services to reduce administrative work, lessen delays in care, and allow more time for patient care.

The Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board (Board) will hold a Board meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Willow Oak Conference Room 114A, 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season. All four are designed to target the XFG variant.

The Patient Safety Authority is scheduled to convene a Board meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 1 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today confirmed two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years.

In July 2025, Pennsylvania fully implemented the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”).

Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) announced a request for public comment on the categories used in Federal vaccine recommendations.

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.

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.

Between April and August 21, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) confirmed 379 measles cases across 28 counties in Pennsylvania.

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).

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has issued two notices of intent to schedule three 7-hydroxymitragynine-related substances and tianeptine.

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).

The PAMED Board of Trustees met for its hybrid August 7 meeting and reviewed several key updates, appointments, and ongoing strategic initiatives.

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.

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is pleased to announce the 2026/27 recipients of its annual Innovation Grant.

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.

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.

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.