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The Dose

The Dose is PAMED’s member-exclusive weekly e-newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. It’s a simple way to get a healthy dose of the hot topics in Pennsylvania medicine.

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New health care laws and regulations
State licensure requirements & CME opportunities
Reimbursement and payer news, including MACRA-MIPS
Pennsylvania court cases that could impact physicians
How PAMED is advocating in the legislature on behalf of physicians – on issues like prior authorization, telemedicine, and scope of practice

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Latest News Stories

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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.

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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

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