Press Releases

PAMED is deeply saddened by the tragic act of violence that occurred at the UPMC Memorial Hospital this weekend.

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.

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.

After a 1-year term as vice-president and president-elect, Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD, JD a board-certified diagnostic radiologist in Philadelphia, has been inaugurated as the 175th President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED).

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is excited to once again participate in Doctors’ Day and is seeking nominations from the public to recognize Pennsylvania physicians for their tireless care for patients in the Commonwealth.

Edward P. Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO, FCPP, a Montgomery County physician specializing in hematology and oncology, was elected vice president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society by a statewide group of physicians.

PAMED truly appreciates that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule has elevated the important issue of noncompete clauses and their detrimental effects to consistent patient care to the public’s awareness.

Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) announces the recipients of its annual Top Physicians Under 40 awards.