Member Communications

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.

Each week, you’ll find news and analysis on topics like:

  • 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

Latest News Stories

  • Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Advisory Committee Meetings

    The Department of Aging's Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders (ADRD) Advisory Committee (Committee) goals are to support and advise on Statewide efforts to reduce the burden of ADRD through risk reduction strategies, promotion of early detection and diagnosis, support for caregivers and families and strengthening community-clinical linages.
    Oct 21, 2026

  • Brain Injury Advisory Board Meeting

    The Brain Injury Advisory Board (Board) will hold a public meeting on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Oct 21, 2026

  • Organ Donation Advisory Committee Meeting

    The Organ Donation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    Oct 21, 2026

  • Guidance for Measles in Pregnancy and Congenital Measles

    Due to the ongoing measles outbreak, there is an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concerns about congenital measles, which has been identified for the first time in decades.
    Oct 20, 2026

  • PAMED Requests Changes to Proposed Regulations on Mental Health Evaluations for Law Enforcement

    Recently, Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) submitted comments on the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission’s (Commission) proposed regulations on Chapter 261a (relating to law enforcement mental health evaluations).
    Oct 15, 2026

  • Make Your Voice Heard This November

    Pennsylvania’s General Election is just around the corner! On Tuesday, November 3, voters across the Commonwealth will head to the polls to elect the next governor, members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and members of the Pennsylvania Senate.
    Oct 15, 2026