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PA DOH and CDC Report Increase in Domestically Acquired Cyclosporiasis Cases in Pennsylvania

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.

Jul 16, 2026
Pennsylvania Passes 2026-27 Budget

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.

Jul 15, 2026
Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces 2026/27 Innovation Grant Recipients

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

Jul 6, 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
Apply for the AMA Disability Advisory Group (2027–2028)

The American Medical Association is seeking applications from medical students and physicians with disabilities to serve on the Disability Advisory Group (DAG) for the 2027–2028 term.

Jul 29, 2026
2026 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System Updates; Fee Adjustments and Other Procedure Code Changes

The Department of Human Services (Department) announces changes to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Fee Schedule.

Jul 29, 2026
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Fixed-Dose Combination of Acetaminophen and Naproxen Sodium for 12-Hour Pain Relief

Recently, the FDA approved Tylenol with Naproxen, the first fixed-dose combination product to pair acetaminophen with naproxen sodium in a single combination tablet for up to 12 hours of pain relief.

Jul 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Snyder County Lowe’s

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed a Snyder County resident tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at the Lowe’s in Selinsgrove (near Sunbury) on July 14.

Jul 24, 2026
PA Department of Health Extension of Temporary Scheduling of Substance; Nitazene Class of Compounds

The Department of Health (Department) is extending the temporary scheduling of Substance; Nitazene Class of Compounds

Jul 22, 2026
Availability of Rural Health Transformation Program Payments; Modernizing Healthcare Technology and Enabling Interoperability

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).

Jul 16, 2026
PA DOH and CDC Report Increase in Domestically Acquired Cyclosporiasis Cases in Pennsylvania

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.

Jul 16, 2026
PAMED Submits Comments on Uniform Guidance Governing Federal Grants

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.

Jul 15, 2026
Independent Review Organization Fee Schedules; Notice 2026-10

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.

Jul 15, 2026
Pennsylvania Passes 2026-27 Budget

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.

Jul 15, 2026
Shapiro Administration Launches Measles Dashboard to Keep Parents, Public Informed of Ongoing Cases

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.

Jul 15, 2026
Domestically Acquired Cyclosporiasis Cases in Multiple U.S. States, including Pennsylvania

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.

Jul 14, 2026
PA Department of Human Services Availability of Rural Health Transformation Program Payments

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.

Jul 9, 2026
Department of Human Services Designated Exceptional Durable Medical Equipment

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.

Jul 9, 2026
New World Screwworm Identified in Domestic Animals in New Mexico and Texas

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.

Jul 7, 2026
Pennsylvania Medical Society Announces 2026/27 Innovation Grant Recipients

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

Jul 6, 2026
Change Coming For Medicaid Beneficiaries Effective January 1, 2027

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.

Jul 2, 2026
PA Department of Human Services Temporary Moratorium on Medical Assistance Program Enrollment of New Hospices

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.

Jul 2, 2026
Independent Regulatory Review Commission State Board of Nursing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees

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.

Jul 2, 2026

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