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Governor Shapiro Delivers 2026-27 Budget Address
On February 3, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly, outlining his proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27. The proposal totaling approximately $53 billion, will now be reviewed and negotiated by the General Assembly in the months ahead.
The budget proposes $260.3 million for health programs, reflecting a 0.3% increase over the prior fiscal year. Within this total, the proposal includes $2.019 million to maintain the Pennsylvania Immunization Electronic Registry System (PIERS), which supports statewide immunization reporting and public health surveillance.
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📅SAVE THE DATE: 2026 PAMED Legislative Advocacy Day!
PAMED will host a Pennsylvania State Capitol Advocacy Day on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. This will be an opportunity for physicians, residents, and medical students to engage directly with state lawmakers on issues impacting the practice of medicine and patient care.
More details will be forthcoming.
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January Board of Trustee Meeting Wrap Up
In its first meeting of the year, the PAMED Board of Trustees reviewed several key business items, including newly introduced legislative proposals the organization will be monitoring, the future transition of the House of Delegates to an annual meeting format, and strategies to help board members stay engaged and connected to PAMED as leaders and representatives of their counties.
The board also appointed Joshua Dearing, MD and Margaret Atwell, MD to fill the 7th District Trustee and Senior Physician Section Trustee vacancies. PAMED Past President Peter S. Lund, MD was also approved to fill the Judicial Council vacancy, his term runs through the end of 2026.
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Final Call! Secure Your Spot with the 2026 Year-Round Leadership Academy
Enrollment for the 2026 Year‑Round Leadership Academy is officially open won't be open for long. Don't miss your chance to earn CME, explore pathways to advanced degrees, and build meaningful connections with peers and expert faculty who will help shape your leadership journey.
Great news: Partial scholarships for PAMED members are still available, and the scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, Feb.13. But don't wait, registration closes Monday, Feb. 16. Take the next step toward becoming the leader your organization needs.
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February Practice Administrator Meeting
Join us for our first practice administrator meeting of the year on Wednesday, Feb 18 at 1 p.m. PAMED's Health Care Operations team and invited guests will present timely updated on:
- Government Relations
- Regulatory Issues
- Payer Updates
- And more!
This course is free to PAMED practice administrator and physician members.
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Join Our Next Virtual Journal Club
Negotiation is a fundamental but often overlooked skill for physicians. Join this month’s Leadership Virtual Journal Club on Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion on The Critical Role of Negotiation and the essential soft skills every physician leader needs to succeed, guest hosted by PAMED Board member David Lucas, MD, MBA, CPE.
The virtual class be worth 1.5 CME credit hours.
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🎙️PAMED Talks: The Grit Behind The Pitt
Join us as we talk with "The Pitt" show consultant and Medical Director for the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Peer Assistance Monitoring Program, Edwin Kim, MD, FAPA, MRO, about the unique mental health and addiction challenges physicians face and how these challenges are represented in media.
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February Section Meetings
We have a number of upcoming section meetings designed to help you stay connected and engaged. These gatherings offer a relaxed, productive way to meet peers, exchange ideas, and build your professional network.
Meetings include:
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