PAMED Submits Comments on AI and Noncompete Agreements

Recently, PAMED submitted comments in response to requests for information issued by two different federal organizations, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission.

2025 Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Research Poster Contest from the 2025 House of Delegates!

First Place - An Ensemble-Based Approach for High Accuracy Glioblastoma Detection Utilizing AI - Zarrar Nashman

Second Place - Integrating culturally-focused simulation into pre-clinical medical school curriculum - Rebecca Moiseyev

Third Place - Expanding Access to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: Insights from a Multi-Year Community-Based Initiative in Philadelphia - Jay Pendyala

A big thank-you to all participants for sharing your incredible research!

This Week: PAMED Leaders in the News

In her Times Leader op-ed, PAMED President Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD, JD, explains why shortcuts won’t solve Pennsylvania’s health care crisis and how lawmakers can strengthen the system.

2026 Year-Round Leadership Academy

Enrollment for the 2026 Year-Round Leadership Academy is now open! This program helps physicians build essential leadership skills through online courses, in-person sessions, and hands-on projects. Earn CME, explore pathways to advanced degrees, and connect with peers and experts as you grow into the leader your organization needs. Register by Feb. 16, 2026.

Scholarships are available for eligible individuals to help offset program costs. The deadline to apply for scholarship consideration is Feb. 1, 2026.

Last Chance to Register!

Bridging Medicine & Law: Joint Medical/Legal Conference

🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 8 a.m.

There's still time to sign up for the in-person joint medical and legal conference in Harrisburg, PA. Hosted by PAMED and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, conference is designed for physicians and attorneys to learn together with:

• Conversations on private equity, venue reform, physician employment contracts, and more exciting topics at the intersection of health care and law.
• A discussion with PAMED President Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD, JD, on the rise of private equity investment in medical practices.
• The opportunity to earn CME!

Upcoming Webinar: HCC Coding Essentials for Practice Success

Join us on Nov. 20 from 1–2 p.m. for a webinar tailored for practice administrators and physicians. Presented by PAMED partner Granite GRC, this webinar offers a vital overview of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding—a key component in maximizing documentation accuracy and revenue.

November Practice Administrator Meeting

Join our upcoming Virtual Practice Administrator Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. Don't miss this chance to gain expert advice to stay ahead of the curve.

Navigating the MultiPlan Litigation: What Physician Practices and Facilities Need to Know

🗓️Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 12 p.m.

Join us for a timely webinar on the sweeping federal antitrust case against MultiPlan and major insurers, alleging a price-fixing conspiracy that cost providers billions. Matt Lavin, AGG Healthcare Litigation partner, will walk through the litigation’s origins, key legal developments and strategies for affected providers to consider.

Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action; Notice 2025-10

Department of Health Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meetings

Department of Human Services Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule Revisions; Prior Authorization Requirements; Unit and Limitation Updates

State Board of Nursing Opioid Prescription and Education and Organ Donation Education

Patient Safety Award Nominations

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