Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recently released new guidance for states on the medical frailty exclusion from the new Medicaid work and community engagement requirements.

This piece was published as an op-ed in LNP. By Bonnie M. Zehr, MD, a pediatrician in Lancaster County and a Board of Trustee with the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (Commission) proposes regulations to implement Act 59 (2020).

The Department of Health (Department) proposes to amend regulations on communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly will return to session the week of September 28, picking up its work following the summer recess. As lawmakers prepare to reconvene, here is a look at where they left off and several provisions of importance to Pennsylvania physicians.

Since August 21, 139 individuals were admitted to an emergency department in Allegheny County for suspected medetomidine withdrawal symptoms.

Recent federal scheduling actions are expected to reduce access to synthetic 7-OH and tianeptine for people across Pennsylvania.

PAMED CEO resigns, new interim appointment is made.

American Regent, Inc. is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of three lots of Epinephrine Injection, USP 30 mg/ 30 mL (1 mg/mL) multi dose vials to the consumer level.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations on the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the use of COVID vaccines.

Effective October 1, 2026, UnitedHealthcare will eliminate 30% of prior authorization requirements for healthcare services to reduce administrative work, lessen delays in care, and allow more time for patient care.

The Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board (Board) will hold a Board meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Willow Oak Conference Room 114A, 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved four updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 season. All four are designed to target the XFG variant.

The Patient Safety Authority is scheduled to convene a Board meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 1 p.m.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Between April and August 21, 2026, the Pennsylvania Health Department (DOH) confirmed 379 measles cases across 28 counties in Pennsylvania.