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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.

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, 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 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 19, 2024, 09:36 AM

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.