PAMED News

The PA Department of Human Services (Department) has announced the availability of program payments for certain qualified entities to fully onboard to the Statewide health information exchange, the Pennsylvania Patient and Provider Network (P3N).

The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are notifying clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratorians of cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in multiple states, including Pennsylvania.

PAMED submitted comments in response to requests for information issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the Uniform Guidance governing federal grants. OMB proposes revisions that would improve transparency, accountability, and oversight for Federal financial assistance including grants.

On July 11, 2026, the Insurance Department (Department) published a list of approved Independent Review Organizations (IRO) and the fees they charge to insurers and Medical Assistance and CHIP Managed Care Organizations for conducting independent external reviews of adverse benefit determinations and grievances.

Following a 12-day impasse, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan compromise $50.85 billion state budget for FY 2026-27. The spending plan, passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and signed into law on Sunday July 12, increases overall spending by about 3.7% without taking any of the state’s $8 billion Rainy Day Fund and avoiding any new or increased broad-based taxes.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) launched a new online dashboard to keep Pennsylvania families and communities informed about measles cases in the Commonwealth, including case details on county, age, and hospitalizations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is notifying clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratorians of cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis in multiple U.S. states.

The purpose of this notice is to announce the availability of program payments for both Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and FQHC look-alikes that meet Federal qualifications of the Public Health Service Act.

The Department of Human Services' (Department) is required to publish an annual list of exceptional Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in the Pennsylvania Bulletin in July of each year for nursing facilities Statewide.

On June 3, 2026, New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue and can infest mammals and birds, was identified in a Texas cow.

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is pleased to announce the 2026/27 recipients of its annual Innovation Grant.

Beginning January 1, 2027, H.R. 1 will require many adult Medicaid (Medical Assistance) beneficiaries to complete 80 hours per month of work, education, volunteering, or job training to maintain coverage.

The Department of Human Services (Department) is announcing the imposition of a 6-month moratorium on Medical Assistance (MA) Program enrollment of newly enrolling hospices, effective May 15, 2026.

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) will consider Regulation 16A-5145: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees at a public hearing scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Yesterday marked the start of federal student loan changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) which was signed into law in July 2025. Under the new changes, those taking out a federal loan for a professional degree are restricted to $50,000 per year ($200,000 aggregate).

Today PAMED joined the AMA and the Medical Societies of Delaware and New Jersey in filing an amici brief concerning enforcement of No Suprises Act arbitration awards.

Between April and June 22, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department confirmed 61 measles cases across Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Early, accelerated and catch-up MMR vaccinations are indicated for people living or visiting these areas.

Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging that WPATH violated the Federal Trade Commission Act and several states’ laws by furnishing deceptive information concerning medical sex transition services for children to financially benefit WPATH members.

PAMED joined more than 700 physician and medical student delegates in Chicago last week for the 2026 American Medical Association Annual Meeting. The Pennsylvania Delegation was active throughout the meeting and PAMED celebrated Pennsylvania physicians and medical students elected to and continuing to serve in AMA Board and Council positions.

At the 2026 AMA Scope of Practice Summit, physician and advocacy leaders highlighted new research examining whether granting nurse practitioners independent practice authority increases access to primary care services.