PAMED News

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.

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, 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.

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.

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

Jan 28, 2025, 09:23 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Inaugurates Philadelphia County Physician at 175th President

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).

Jan 23, 2025, 08:00 AM

Department of Labor and Industry Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board Meetings

The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board meeting dates for 2025.

Jan 21, 2025, 14:40 PM

Extreme Cold Forecasted for Pennsylvania – Practice Cold Safety

From January 20 to 22, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting extreme cold for Pennsylvania (PA). Exposure to extreme cold can cause multiple health effects including hypothermia and frostbite.

Jan 21, 2025, 07:00 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Seeks Public Help to Recognize Exceptional Physicians on Doctors’ Day

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.

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.

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