PAMED News

Jan 16, 2025, 14:00 PM

State Officials Working to Save Deal to Sell, Reopen Sharon hospital

Sharon Regional Medical Center (SRMC) in Mercer County remains closed with the most recent effort to secure new ownership and reopen the hospital stalled.

Jan 16, 2025, 11:02 AM

New PAMED Advocacy Priorities

From the results of a 2024 Legislative Survey, which was sent to all members and non-members in Pennsylvania at the end of last year, the PAMED legislative priorities have been set for the next two years.

Jan 16, 2025, 07:23 AM

Department of Health Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program Advisory Council Public Meeting

The Statewide Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP) Advisory Council will hold a public teleconference meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Jan 14, 2025, 09:05 AM

Resources for Health Care Professionals on Health Effects of Environmental Exposures

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has released resources for health care professional on health effects of environmental exposures.

Jan 9, 2025, 09:32 AM

January 2025 Board Meeting Wrap Up

Last night, the PAMED Board of Trustees met virtually in its first meeting of 2025.

Jan 9, 2025, 00:00 AM

FDA Requires Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Warning in the Prescribing Information for RSV Vaccines Abrysvo and Arexvy

Jan 8, 2025, 17:24 PM

Department of Human Services Addition of Doula Services to the Medicaid State Plan and Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule

The Department of Human Services (Department) announces the addition of doula services to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Fee Schedule and submits a State Plan Amendment to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to add doula services to the Commonwealth's Medicaid State Plan.

Jan 8, 2025, 16:23 PM

Department of Human Services Notices from December 21, 2024

Jan 8, 2025, 14:32 PM

State Board of Medicine Opioid Treatment Programs

The State Board of Medicine (Board) amends Chapter 16, Subchapter F (relating to minimum standards of practice) by amending §16.92 (relating to prescribing, administering and dispensing).

Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 PM

New State Filing Requirement for PA for Profits and Nonprofits

New for 2025, certain Pennsylvania for-profit and nonprofit organizations must file annual reports with the PA Department of State.

Jan 8, 2025, 08:25 AM

State Board of Nursing Licensure by Endorsement and Reactivation

The State Board of Nursing (Board) amends §§ 21.30a and 21.156a (relating to continued competency) regarding reactivation and adds Subchapter K (relating to licensure by endorsement).

Jan 8, 2025, 06:32 AM

HIPAA Security Rule Proposed Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information

On December 27, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

Jan 7, 2025, 12:05 PM

Biden Administration Withdraws Proposed Rule to Expand Contraception Access

On December 23, 2024, the Administration announced they were withdrawing proposed rule to expand contraception access.

Jan 7, 2025, 11:02 AM

Department of Human Services Managed Care Assessment Program

The Department of Human Services (Department) is providing final notice of an adjustment to the managed care assessment fixed fee, effective January 1, 2025.

Jan 7, 2025, 10:34 AM

Department of Health Amendments to Charges for Medical Records

The Department of Health (Department) published the guidelines and fees that a health care provider or facility may charge in response to a request for production of medical charts or records.

Jan 6, 2025, 09:16 AM

PAMED Public Health Alert: Increasing Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Pennsylvania

Rapidly rising cases of RVS in Pennsylvania.

Jan 3, 2025, 09:53 AM

PAMED kicks off 2025 with a message from our CEO

PAMED is focusing on key initiatives in 2025 to benefit physicians, including exploring physician unions, addressing workforce challenges, tackling ED overcrowding, advocating for Medicare payment reform, and offering CME and leadership opportunities. Join us in supporting Pennsylvania's healthcare community!

Dec 27, 2024, 08:26 AM

IMPORTANT: Update on Business Ownership Information Federal Filing Requirements

Certain business entities, including certain medical practices, will need to report ownership information to the federal government by January 13, 2025 due to a recently enacted law. Businesses who are required to report but fail to do so may be subject to hefty fines and criminal penalties.

Dec 23, 2024, 10:25 AM

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Funding Opportunity

The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is accepting Grant Initiative Funding Applications for Integrated Health Solutions.

Dec 19, 2024, 09:36 AM

Severe and Worsening Presentations of Withdrawal among People who Use Drugs (PWUD) in Philadelphia