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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.
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
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Public Health Alert: Possible Measles Exposure (Philadelphia)
PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure.Jan 22, 2026 -
Medical Record Disposition: What Physicians Should Know
Find out what to do with medical records when a physician retires or passes away.Jan 9, 2026 -
State Board of Pharmacy Child Abuse Reporting Requirements
The State Board of Pharmacy (board) amends its regulations to include child abuse reporting and training requirements.Jan 6, 2026 -
2025 Year-End Legislative Wrap Up
After a 135-day budget stalemate, Pennsylvania lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro struck a bipartisan deal on a $50.09 billion spending plan for FY 2025-26.Jan 6, 2026 -
State Board of Nursing Opioid Prescription and Education and Organ Donation Education
The State Board of Nursing has worked with the DOH, State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine, organ procurement organizations, and other agencies to develop an approved curriculum for continuing education in organ donation which is now available for providers.Jan 6, 2026 -
Department of Human Services Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule Revisions; Prior Authorization Requirements; Unit and Limitation Updates
The Department of Human Services (Department) announces changes to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Fee Schedule.Jan 6, 2026
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