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The Dose

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New health care laws and regulations
State licensure requirements & CME opportunities
Reimbursement and payer news, including MACRA-MIPS
Pennsylvania court cases that could impact physicians
How PAMED is advocating in the legislature on behalf of physicians – on issues like prior authorization, telemedicine, and scope of practice

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Latest News Stories

Update to the Recommendations for Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination in the Context of Measles Outbreak Activity

Between April and August 21, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) confirmed 379 measles cases across 28 counties in Pennsylvania.

Aug 24, 2026
PA Department of Health Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases (proposed regulations)

The Department of Health (Department) proposes to amend regulations on communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Aug 20, 2026
PA DOH Patient Advocacy Program Alert: DEA License Suspensions

PAMED has been informed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that several providers have had their DEA licenses revoked, which means the providers are currently unable to prescribe controlled substances.

Aug 20, 2026
New Organ and Tissue Donation Continuing Education Requirement: Learn More and Access the Course

Effective May 1, 2026, Pennsylvania licensed physicians must complete at least 2 hours of CME in organ and tissue donation and recovery process (organ donation).

Aug 20, 2026
PA Health Alert Network: New Platform

PA Department of Health announced the Health Alert Network will be moving to a new platform, and providers must register by August 28 to avoid missing any health alerts and advisories.

Aug 20, 2026
Navigating Vaccine Schedules and Hesitancy in a Changing Policy Environment

Article by Madalyn Schaefgen, MD, FAAFP, Family Physician, AAFP Vaccine Science Fellow, and Chair of the Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition. This article was originally published in Lehigh County Health & Medicine, Summer 2026

Aug 20, 2026

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