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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) urinary tract and bloodstream infections following transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies performed at multiple urology clinics during July − September 2026.

Pennsylvania's General Assembly concluded the bulk of its 2025-2026 legislative session this week. There are still two days scheduled in November, and it is possible we could still see movement on legislation but barring a surprise this week was the end of session.

If you are licensed by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine (Board), you must renew your license by Saturday, October 31, 2026, to maintain active licensure.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires states to draft and implement a written quality strategy for assessing and improving the quality of health care and services furnished by managed care organizations (MCO) that have an agreement with the Department of Human Services (Department).

The Department of Human Services (Department) announces that it increased the Medical Assistance (MA) Program fees for direct nursing services provided by a home health agency to MA beneficiaries, effective July 1, 2026.

The WIC State Advisory Board (Board) gives notice that the next regular meeting of the Board will be held on October 27, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

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

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

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.