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Pennsylvania DOH Reports Rise in Measles Cases, Announces Provider Webinars

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is reporting an increase in measles cases across several counties in 2026 and is urging health care providers to stay alert as part of the statewide response.

Jun 11, 2026
Trump Directs CDC to Realign Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

In another attempt to change the childhood vaccine schedule, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review the assessment issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year.

Jun 4, 2026
Pennsylvania Primary Elections Set Stage for November General Election

The results of Pennsylvania’s May 19 primary election officially set the stage for several highly competitive congressional and statewide races heading into November 2026. While most incumbents in closely watched races successfully advanced through their primaries, the election solidified a number of matchups that are expected to draw significant national attention.

May 28, 2026

Catch-Up and Early MMR Vaccination Recommendations During Measles Outbreaks

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.

Jun 25, 2026
FTC and States Sue WPATH for Deceptive Practices

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.

Jun 18, 2026
2026 AMA House of Delegates Recap

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.

Jun 18, 2026
AMA Scope of Practice Summit Highlights New Research on Independent NP Practice

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.

Jun 18, 2026
SB 730 Advances Patient-Centered End-of-Life Care

Senate Bill 730, which would establish a statutory framework for Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST, continues to advance in the Senate.

Jun 18, 2026
What Physicians Need to Know Now About Senate Bill 225 Prior Authorization Reforms

After years of advocating for prior authorization reform, the efforts of Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and other stakeholders paid off when Senate Bill 225, also known as Act 146, was signed into law in November 2022.

Jun 18, 2026
Pennsylvania Included in CDC Update on Infant Botulism Outbreak

The CDC, FDA, the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to recalled powdered infant formula.

Jun 16, 2026
PA Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Lancaster County Courthouse

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a Lancaster County resident tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at the Lancaster County Courthouse on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals who are not vaccinated are most at-risk for infection.

Jun 15, 2026
PA Department of Health Issues Alert on 2026 West Nile and Other Arboviral Infections in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued a health alert that Pennsylvania’s first West Nile virus (WNV)-positive mosquito pools were identified in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Lycoming, Monroe, Northumberland, Pike, Tioga and York Counties indicating WNV is circulating in Pennsylvania.

Jun 12, 2026
PAMED Shares Latest Developments from the Unionization Task Force

Last week, PAMED hosted a webinar highlighting the ongoing work of its Unionization Task Force, presented by Task Force Chair F. Wilson Jackson, III, MD and PAMED Board Chair Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, FAAD.

Jun 11, 2026
Pennsylvania DOH Reports Rise in Measles Cases, Announces Provider Webinars

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is reporting an increase in measles cases across several counties in 2026 and is urging health care providers to stay alert as part of the statewide response.

Jun 11, 2026
PA Department of Health Issues FIFA World Cup Mass Gathering Clinical Awareness Update

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is occurring during June and July 2026 at host cities in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, including Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is conducting enhanced disease surveillance during this event because increased travel and crowding may lead to additional reports of infectious disease among residents and visitors.

Jun 11, 2026
Novitas will Hold an Open Meeting June 18th for Urine-based Biomarkers in Patients with Microhematuria

Novitas will host an Open Meeting on Thursday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m. ET to allow the public to provide feedback about a proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) on Urine-based Biomarkers in Patients with Microhematuria. The Open Meeting is held via webinar only.

Jun 10, 2026
PA Department of Health Alert on Extreme Heat Forecasted for Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a health alert on extreme heat forecasted for Pennsylvania Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12.

Jun 10, 2026
Trump Directs CDC to Realign Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

In another attempt to change the childhood vaccine schedule, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review the assessment issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year.

Jun 4, 2026
PA DOH Patient Advocacy Program Alert: Medical License Revocation

PAMED has been informed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) that a provider has had their medical license revoked, which means the provider is currently not able to practice as a Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry in the Commonwealth.

Jun 4, 2026
Patient Safety Authority Public Meeting

The Patient Safety Authority (Authority), established by the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act, announces a meeting of the Authority's Board to be held virtually by means of the Authority's webinar platform Zoom on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 1 p.m. and is open to the general public.

Jun 4, 2026
PAMED Partners with La Salle University

Through a new partnership between the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and La Salle University, a new opportunity has been created for PAMED members, employees, and immediate family members to pursue a master’s degree from the School of Business, among other certificate programs.

Jun 4, 2026
Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship Update

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued an update on the hantavirus outbreak and reports no notifications of any Pennsylvania residents who were on board the associated cruise ship.

May 29, 2026
Dr. Jill Owens Reflects on the Closure of BRMC and the Future of Community Healthcare

PAMED Board of Trustee, Jill Owens, MD reflects on the closure of Bradford Regional Medical Center.

May 28, 2026

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