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Mar 6, 2025, 09:34 AM
Department of Human Services Supplemental Payments to Qualifying Hospitals
The Department of Human Services (Department) is announcing its intent to allocate funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 to establish a new class of supplemental payments to qualifying Medical Assistance (MA) enrolled acute care general hospitals that provide inpatient services to MA beneficiaries.
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Mar 6, 2025, 08:23 AM
Business Ownership Federal Filing Requirements Again on Hold
Yet another change concerning the new federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has been announced.
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Mar 6, 2025, 08:15 AM
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Ends Notice and Public Comment Period for Some Regulations
The Department of Health and Human Services' (the Department) Immediate Office of the Secretary is rescinding the policy on Public Participation in Rule Making (Richardson Waiver) and re-aligning the Department's rule-making procedures with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
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Mar 4, 2025, 11:40 AM
One Case of Measles Reported in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health (OPH) is currently investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Montgomery County child.
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Feb 27, 2025, 11:23 AM
Proposed Federal Rules: HIPPA Security and Special Registrations for Telemedicine
Two recent federal rules have been proposed. HIPPA security and special registrations for telemedicine. Both are open for public comment.
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Feb 27, 2025, 10:25 AM
Health Care Cost Containment Council Meetings Scheduled
The Health Care Cost Containment Council (Council) has scheduled meetings for Quarter 1 2025.
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Feb 24, 2025, 14:59 PM
PAMED Statement on Violence at UPMC Memorial Hospital
PAMED is deeply saddened by the tragic act of violence that occurred at the UPMC Memorial Hospital this weekend.
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Feb 21, 2025, 11:08 AM
Reports of Serious Adverse Events After Ceftriaxone Administration
Reports of Serious Adverse Events After Ceftriaxone Administration
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Feb 20, 2025, 11:25 AM
A Message from PAMPAC’s Chair
by Ashely Wilkerson, MD, Chair
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Feb 20, 2025, 10:00 AM
PAMED Kicks Off a New Caucus for Senior Members
This week, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) hosted the inaugural meeting of its Senior Physicians Caucus, a new initiative born out of a resolution passed at the 2024 House of Delegates meeting.
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Feb 20, 2025, 08:45 AM
State Board of Nursing Education Programs; Terminology Updates (proposed rulemaking)
The State Board of Nursing intends to (1) consolidate the three types of educational Programs; (2) codify current Board practice; (3) update requirements to meet National standards and statutory requirements; and (4) amend regulations tangentially impacted by this rulemaking.
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Feb 20, 2025, 08:25 AM
Department of Health HIV Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meetings
The Statewide HIV Planning Group will hold a public meeting at the Best Western Premier, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Feb 20, 2025, 07:23 AM
Governor's Office Regulatory Agenda
Executive Order 1996-1 requires all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to submit for publication semi-annually an agenda of regulations under development or consideration
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Feb 20, 2025, 07:23 AM
Pennsylvania Medical Society Expresses Concern on Presidential Directive to Withdraw from WHO
As a resolute champion of leveraging science and data to ensure public health and well-being, the Pennsylvania Medical Society opposes the recent Presidential directive to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Feb 13, 2025, 10:23 AM
Insurance Department Medical Professional Liability Insurance Study
The Insurance Department is conducting a medical professional liability insurance study to determine whether sufficient capacity exists to increase the basic coverage limits of insurance required by the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act.
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Feb 10, 2025, 10:35 AM
FDA Alerts Patients of Potential to Miss Critical Safety Alerts Due to Phone Settings When Using Smartphone-Compatible Diabetes Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients of a safety concern regarding diabetes devices, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps and automated insulin dosing systems, that rely on a smartphone to deliver critical safety alerts.
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Feb 9, 2025, 17:23 PM
Press Release: PAMED Supports Governor Shapiro's Plan to Combat Private Equity's Impact on Health Care, Advance Services to Pennsylvania Patients
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) wholeheartedly supports Governor Josh Shapiro’s comments made during his recent budget address, which highlighted the growing issue of private equity's negative impact on healthcare and patient care in the Commonwealth.
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Feb 6, 2025, 14:00 PM
Pennsylvania Medical Society Affirms AI is No Substitute for Human Physicians
While the Pennsylvania Medical Society supports the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in health care, it rejects the recent claims that AI as in health care is indistinguishable from a human being and can provide diagnostics as good as any physician
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Feb 6, 2025, 11:45 AM
Pennsylvania Medical Society Addresses Patient Care Concerns Amid HHS Communication Directives
The Pennsylvania Medical Society stands as a staunch advocate for the use of science and data to ensure physicians’ have the best information available to treat patients and provide the highest quality of care within the Commonwealth.
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Feb 4, 2025, 12:30 PM
Press Release: Pennsylvania Medical Society Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s Move to Allow Nurse Practitioners to Practice Independently
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) firmly supports the belief that physicians should be the leaders of health care teams, advocating for a collaborative approach that prioritizes patient safety and high-quality care.