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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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Pennsylvania Court Upholds Bucks County Venue in Medical Malpractice Suit
On July 30, 2025, the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued an encouraging venue-related ruling in Somerlot v. Jung. The court upheld a contractual forum selection clause that limited any lawsuit to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, thereby thwarting the Plaintiffs’ effort to have the case heard in uber-plaintiff-friendly Philadelphia.Oct 10, 2025 -
PA Dept. of Health Issues 2025–2026 Respiratory Season Guidance
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued guidance for the upcoming respiratory season, including vaccination guidance, surveillance tools, outbreak management resources, and reporting requirements for health care providers to use to help protect Pennsylvanians during the respiratory virus season.Oct 10, 2025 -
PAMED Announces Exciting Partnership with Saint Joseph’s University
PAMED is proud to announce a new partnership with Saint Joseph’s University. The agreement is twofold, including a tuition discount and the ability to earn CME credits through PAMED.Oct 10, 2025 -
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.Oct 10, 2025 -
Business Ownership Federal Filing Requirements Again on Hold
Yet another change concerning the new federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has been announced.Oct 10, 2025 -
PAMPAC’s Mid-Year Update
As we head into the dog days of summer, PAMPAC continues working to increase physician engagement in the political process. As we have discussed previously, PAMED’s legislative advocacy efforts rely on the “behind the scenes” work PAMPAC does in the “political advocacy” space. Without a strong political voice, working to achieve legislative goals becomes increasingly more difficult.Oct 10, 2025
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