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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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Department of Human Services Availability of Rural Health Transformation Program Payments; Rapid Response Stabilization
The Department of Human Services (Department) announces the availability of program payments for hospitals, health care providers and rural health facilities.Apr 30, 2026 -
2026 Final Updated Guidance for Acute Healthcare Facility Determinations of Reporting Requirements under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act
The Patient Safety Authority and Department of Health issued updated guidance to acute health care facilities with reporting duties under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act.Apr 30, 2026 -
Feds Reschedule Approved Marijuana Products to Schedule III
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the immediate rescheduling of FDA-approved products containing marijuana and marijuana products regulated by a state medical license to Schedule III from Schedule I.Apr 30, 2026 -
2026 State of the Air Report
The American Lung Association has released their 2026 ”State of the Air” report.Apr 30, 2026 -
Health Advisory: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) identified recent sustained increases in tick bite-related emergency department visits.Apr 22, 2026 -
Patient Safety Authority Public Meeting
The Patient Safety Authority Board meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. and is open to the general public.Apr 16, 2026
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