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Dec 19, 2024, 09:35 AM
MEDX Primary Care Conference Series - Success in Pennsylvania 2024
The MEDX Primary Care Conference, held in Pennsylvania in partnership with the Pennsylvania Medical Society and Clinical Care Options, brought together primary care professionals from across the state to Camp Hill for an engaging and impactful event.
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Dec 19, 2024, 08:23 AM
PAMPAC Celebrates Successful 2024 Membership Drive
Thanking its contributors, PAMPAC's 2024 statewide membership drive was a success.
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Dec 17, 2024, 01:32 AM
2025 Incoming PAMED President Message
I am honored to serve as your 175th PAMED President this year.
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Dec 9, 2024, 16:02 PM
Your Membership Strengthens PAMED's Advocacy
PAMED’s tireless advocacy has made a tangible impact on the health care landscape in Pennsylvania this year. Join/Renew to help us continue to drive meaningful change.
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Dec 5, 2024, 08:23 AM
Judge Blocks Law Requiring Businesses to Report Ownership Information to Federal Government
On December 3, 2024, a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that prevents the provisions of the recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) from taking effect.
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Nov 22, 2024, 09:40 AM
PAMED will be migrating to a new online learning management system effective January 1, 2025.
Access to PAMED’s CME products will be temporarily unavailable January 1—January 20, 2025.
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Nov 18, 2024, 15:44 PM
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities through 2025
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities through 2025
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Nov 18, 2024, 07:32 AM
Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces Newly Elected Vice President
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.
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Nov 14, 2024, 12:46 PM
2024 General Election Update
Election Day was November 5, and here in Pennsylvania, the results have been finalized in many key races across the Commonwealth.
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Nov 11, 2024, 14:43 PM
FDA Proposes Ending Use of Oral Phenylephrine as OTC Monograph Nasal Decongestant Active Ingredient
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient that can be used in over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drug products for the temporary relief of nasal congestion after an agency review of the available data determined that oral phenylephrine is not effective for this use.
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Nov 1, 2024, 13:13 PM
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older
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Sep 25, 2024, 20:01 PM
Bringing Humanity to the Medical Field
Growing up in a medical family, Mona Syeda Masood, DO, always knew she would become a physician.
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Aug 15, 2024, 12:00 PM
Medical Record Disposition: What Physicians Should Know
Find out what to do with medical records when a physician retires or passes away.
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Aug 15, 2024, 10:40 AM
PAMED's MOC Statement of Principles
The Pennsylvania Medical Society created the following principles on Maintenance of Certification during the 2014 House of Delegates:
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Aug 2, 2024, 11:24 AM
June Legislation at the Capitol
June has been a busy month for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. With the Pennsylvania State Budget due on June 30, there have been several session days for the legislature so far this month. We have seen movement on a number of bills that your PAMED Government Relations team is tracking.
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Jul 31, 2024, 10:58 AM
Breaking Barriers: Religious Headgear in the Operating Room
In 2023, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) passed a resolution aimed at removing barriers for health care professionals who wish to wear religious headgear, such as hijabs, in the operating room (OR). This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote inclusivity and diversity within the medical field.
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Jul 29, 2024, 10:24 AM
Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology: (HTI-1) Final Rule Summary
On January 3rd, 2024, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing Final Rule which is commonly referred to as HTI-1 (ONC, 2024b)
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Jul 18, 2024, 10:19 AM
Avoidable Risk Adjustment Errors
Stay out of harm’s way when it comes to risk adjustment compliance. Granite GRC Consulting presents a series of monthly articles for the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s DOSE newsletter. This is the last article in the series.
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Jul 11, 2024, 08:34 AM
How Your Software Integration Can Impact Your Bottom Line and What to Do About It
article by Merchant Advocate, PAMED Partner
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Jul 9, 2024, 00:00 AM
The Changing Landscape of Medicine: Trends & Advantages of Private Practices
In the field of medicine, there are two primary types of practice settings: corporate and private. Over the years, corporate practices, such as hospitals and hospital-owned entities, have become increasingly popular, resulting in a decline in smaller, private medical practices.