PAMED News

Mar 20, 2025, 10:23 AM

Department of Human Services Payments to Nonpublic and County Nursing Facilities; Final Rates for State Fiscal Year 2024-2025

This notice announces the Department of Human Services (Department) final annual case-mix per diem payment rates for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-2025 for nonpublic and county nursing facilities that participate in the Medical Assistance (MA) Program.

Mar 20, 2025, 09:52 AM

Department of Health Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act Surcharge

The Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (MCARE Act) established the Patient Safety Authority (Authority) to collect, analyze and evaluate data regarding reports of incidents ...

Mar 14, 2025, 10:04 AM

Measles Guidance for Local Identification and Travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Health Advisory about rising measles cases globally and in the U.S., with a major outbreak in Texas spreading to New Mexico, two confirmed cases in Pennsylvania linked to international travel, and health officials urging vaccinations and prompt reporting of suspected cases

Mar 10, 2025, 10:12 AM

PAMED and AMA Amicus win in Duty to Warn Case

Earlier this week, PAMED and the AMA picked up another amicus case win from the Superior Court n Sinoracki et al. v. The Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, et al. The case concerned the scope of mental health professionals’ duty to warn third parties of potential harm.

Mar 10, 2025, 09:07 AM

Expanding Measles Outbreak in the United States and Guidance for the Upcoming Travel Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and offer guidance for prevention and monitoring.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Feb 21, 2025, 11:08 AM

Reports of Serious Adverse Events After Ceftriaxone Administration

Feb 20, 2025, 11:25 AM

A Message from PAMPAC’s Chair

by Ashely Wilkerson, MD, Chair

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Feb 3, 2025, 12:18 PM

FDA Approves Novel Non-Opioid Treatment for Moderate to Severe Acute Pain

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Journavx (suzetrigine) 50 milligram oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic, to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults.

Jan 31, 2025, 08:54 AM

PAMED Member College Tuition Benefit Programs

Your PAMED membership provides you with access to programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Messiah University at discounted tuition rates.

Jan 28, 2025, 10:49 AM

February Virtual Journal Club: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

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