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The Dose
The Dose is PAMED’s member-exclusive weekly e-newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. It’s a simple way to get a healthy dose of the hot topics in Pennsylvania medicine.
Each week, you’ll find news and analysis on topics like:
- 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
Latest News Stories
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Patient Safety Authority Public Meeting
The Patient Safety Authority (Authority) announces a meeting of the Authority's Board to be held virtually by means of the Authority's webinar platform Zoom on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. and is open to the general public.Jan 6, 2026 -
PAMED Statement on Changes to CDC Childhood Vaccine Schedule
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccines and other evidence‑based practices and has significant concerns about recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule that may affect the health and safety of millions of children.Jan 6, 2026 -
Independent Regulatory Review Commission Notice of Filing of Final Rulemakings-16A-5146 State Board of Nursing Opioid Prescription and Education and Organ Donation Education
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) received regulation 16A-5146 State Board of Nursing Opioid Prescription and Education and Organ Donation Education. This regulation updates certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) continuing education to include requirements for pain management, identification of addiction, and prescribing/dispensing of opioids.Oct 10, 2025 -
Rules of Civil Procedure Order Amending Rule 4003.6 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure; No. 768 Civil Procedural Rules Docket
On August 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania amended Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4003.6 to add commentary acknowledging the holding in Mertis v. Oh, 317 A.3d 529 (Pa. 2024).Oct 10, 2025 -
Department of Human Services Change to Supplemental Payments to Qualifying Hospitals
The Department of Human Services (Department) is announcing its intent to increase the funding for a class of supplemental payments to qualifying acute care general hospitals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 that provide a substantial portion of their inpatient services to Medical Assistance beneficiaries.Oct 10, 2025 -
PCCJR Releases Guide to Judicial Retention Election
The Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform (PCCJR) has released its guide to the upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention election.Oct 10, 2025
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