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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
Special Election Decides Representation for Pennsylvania's 12th District

A special election was held on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to fill the vacant seat representing Pennsylvania's 12th Legislative District in the state house of Representatives. The seat became vacant following the resignation of former Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) earlier this year.

Aug 20, 2026
Shapiro Administration Launches New School-Level Vaccination Rate Tool

For the first time ever, the Commonwealth is making school-level vaccination data available online through a new interactive tool created by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Aug 5, 2026

Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Two Measles-Associated Deaths

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today confirmed two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years.

Aug 25, 2026
Compact Licensees: Are You Ready for Your First License Renewal?

In July 2025, Pennsylvania fully implemented the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”).

Aug 25, 2026
HHS Requests Public Comment on Federal Vaccine Recommendations

Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) announced a request for public comment on the categories used in Federal vaccine recommendations.

Aug 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Medical Society Statement on Measles-Associated Deaths

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) today expressed serious concern following the Pennsylvania Department of Health's confirmation of two measles-associated deaths, the first deaths linked to the disease in the Commonwealth in 35 years.

Aug 25, 2026
Physicians Encouraged to Comment on Federal Vaccine Recommendation Framework

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) encourages Pennsylvania physicians to participate in a new federal Request for Information (RFI) concerning vaccine recommendations and shared clinical decision-making.

Aug 25, 2026
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
CMS Ends Federal Funding for Sex Rejecting Procedures for Children

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently finalized a rule prohibiting Federal dollars from being used to fund sex-rejecting procedures on children and adolescents.

Aug 20, 2026
Special Election Decides Representation for Pennsylvania's 12th District

A special election was held on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to fill the vacant seat representing Pennsylvania's 12th Legislative District in the state house of Representatives. The seat became vacant following the resignation of former Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) earlier this year.

Aug 20, 2026
Increased Risk of Withdrawal Symptoms Associated with 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Tianeptine After Federal Scheduling

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has issued two notices of intent to schedule three 7-hydroxymitragynine-related substances and tianeptine.

Aug 19, 2026
Risk of Severe Arboviral Disease in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or Modulating Medications

There is a risk of severe arboviral neuroinvasive disease among patients who are receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating medications, particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

Aug 18, 2026
August 2026 Board of Trustee Meeting Recap

The PAMED Board of Trustees met for its hybrid August 7 meeting and reviewed several key updates, appointments, and ongoing strategic initiatives.

Aug 13, 2026
TMA Celebrates Appellate Court Ruling in Third NSA Lawsuit

On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals provided physicians with a win in a lawsuit related to the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process provided for by the federal No Suprises Act (NSA).

Aug 13, 2026
Take This Important Step Before License Renewal: Verify Your Contact Information in PALS

To get ready for license renewal, please make sure your contact information is current and accurate in the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS).

Aug 13, 2026
PAMED Advocates for Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations Following Executive Order

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly supports vaccination and other evidence-based practices and has significant concerns about the Executive Order #14407 signed by President Trump on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Aug 11, 2026
Now Open! MIPS Value Pathways (MVP) Survey!

Share your feedback with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the MVP (MIPS Value Pathways) reporting.

Aug 6, 2026

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