House Bill 1828 Introduced to Safeguard Vaccine Access in Pennsylvania

A new legislative effort is underway to ensure Pennsylvanians continue to have access to essential vaccines—regardless of changes in federal guidelines. House Bill 1828, recently introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, aims to require both private insurers and Medicaid to cover FDA-approved vaccines recommended by leading medical societies representing pediatricians, OB/GYNs, internists, and primary care physicians.

PAMED Joins Capitol Effort to Advance Prostate Cancer Screening Access

In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) Vice President Edward P. Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO joined the Pennsylvania Prostate Cancer Coalition and state legislators at the Capitol to advocate for increased awareness, education, and access to life-saving screenings.



The event spotlighted Senate Bill 447, a cost-effective proposal that would align Pennsylvania’s prostate cancer screening policies with scientific best practices.

PAMED Joins AMA in National Push to Expand Naloxone Access

PAMED has partnered with the American Medical Association (AMA) on an issue brief to support expanded access to naloxone, a medication proven to reverse opioid overdoses when administered in time. The collaboration comes amid ongoing efforts to reduce overdose deaths nationwide.

PAMPAC Donation Competition!

The PAMPAC donation competition is gaining momentum across PA! Both Eastern and Western regions are stepping up to show their support, and the race is far from over. Every contribution counts as we head toward the final tally, with the winning region to be revealed at PAMED’s House of Delegates meeting this October.

2025 CME Consult Now Available

PAMED members can now access this Compendium of Patient Safety & Risk Management Strategies. Two versions are available, one is a standard version and the other is an MOC version for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), American Board of Pathology (ABP), American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). 

Don't Delay! Nominations for the Special Sections Closes Sept. 21!

Interested in shaping the future of your section? There’s still time to nominate yourself or a colleague for PAMED’s Special Sections leadership positions. These roles are key to driving initiatives and influencing policy decisions at the annual House of Delegates meeting. Deadline to submit is Sept. 21st!

Don't miss your section's annual business meeting in October! All meetings are listed on the individual special section page.



• Early Career Physician Section: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
• Residents & Fellows Section: Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
• Medical Student Section: Monday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
• International Medical Graduate Section: Monday, Oct. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
• Women Physicians Section: Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m.
• Independent Practice Physicians Section: Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

PHC4 Adds New Annual Report, Presenting Data for 10 Procedures Performed in Outpatient Settings in Pennsylvania

PAMED Submits Comments on CMS Proposed Rule Changes



FDA Issues New Guidance to Expand Non-Opioid Options for Chronic Pain, Curb Misuse

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