There's still time! ... Monday, Oct. 21 is the deadline to submit public comment for the Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4)'s study on the prevalence and impact of noncompete agreements in the Commonwealth. Read More

Important Dates for the General Election!

It's almost that time to vote in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. All 203 members of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives are up for election this fall, along with 25 of the 50 State Senators. As we approach the general election, we encourage physicians to note the following election related dates.

Keep an eye out next week, PAMPAC will share the list of legislative candidates that have received PAMPAC support in 2024.

House Liability Reform Legislative Package a Critical Step in Countering Lawsuit Abuse

Several members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have announced that they have crafted a package of bills aimed at securing important reforms intended to curb the ongoing problem of civil lawsuit abuse. Those bills include: 



• House Bill 747- Representative Torren Ecker
• House Bill 2390-Representative Rob Kauffman
• House Bill 1124- Representative Dawn Keefer

Several of the proposed bills, if enacted, will prove to be of significant benefit to Pennsylvania physicians. Get caught up!

PA Dept of Health Accepting Applications - Loan Repayment Program

The Department of Health is now accepting practitioner applications for the Pennsylvania Loan Repayment Program. The Program provides loan repayment opportunities as an incentive to recruit and retain primary care practitioners willing to make a commitment to practice in medically underserved areas of Pennsylvania approved by the Department Health.

To apply, go here. Application deadline is November 15, 2024.

Next week, the 2024 House of Delegates will resume business on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Hershey. Any voting delegates who are looking to make any amendments to a resolution during business at HOD, please complete the long amendment form to have your wording ready.

If you’re joining us in person, on Friday, Oct. 25 we will hold a Fireside Chat with PAMED leadership at 1 p.m. Have a question you’ve been wanting to ask? Submit your question ahead of time.

Many sections and districts have scheduled on-site caucus meetings for Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26, before the official house business begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Review the calendar listing and make your plans accordingly. 

Watch Live! The house business on Saturday will be livestreamed! To watch, visit www.pamedsoc.org/HODLive

Make the Most of Your PAMED Membership!

Join PAMED's expert membership team for the next Membership Matters Connection call on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. Hear from the PHP's medical director, Edwin Kim, MD, MRO to:

• Learn about the expansion of professional health programs
• Hear an update on professional licensure question changes

Maximize your membership and register now!

Reported High Activity of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and rhino/enteroviruses in Pennsylvania

Possible Measles Exposure to Pennsylvania Residents

FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Home Flu and COVID-19 Combination Test Outside of Emergency Use Authorities

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Massive Settlement Reached in Blues Antitrust Case

Dept. of Justice Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Medical Diagnostic Equipment of State and Local Government Entities

Insurance Department 1332 Waiver Reinsurance Program; Public Comment on Extension Application and Annual Public Forum; Notice 2024-16

Dept. of Human Services Transition to Patient Driven Payment Model

Dept. of Health Special Supplemental Nutrition Program WIC Program; WIC State Advisory Board—Notice of October 22, 2024, Regular Meeting

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