Pennsylvania Physicians Advocate in Washington at AMA National Advocacy Conference

Pennsylvania physicians joined colleagues from across the country in Washington, DC, for the American Medical Association’s (AMA) National Advocacy Conference (NAC), where they met with members of Congress and congressional staff to discuss federal policies impacting patient care and physician practice.

During Capitol Hill meetings, the Pennsylvania delegation focused on several key priorities, including stabilizing Medicare physician payments to protect access for seniors, reducing administrative burdens associated with prior authorization, and protecting patient access to coverage through Medicaid.

Pennsylvania Special Elections Update

Pennsylvania held special elections on February 24, 2026, to fill vacancies in the state House of Representatives.

In the 22nd Legislative District (Lehigh County), Democrat Ana Tiburcio was elected. In the 42nd Legislative District (Allegheny County), Democrat Jennifer Mazzocco was elected. Both will serve the remainder of the current legislative term through November 2026.

The results maintain the current partisan balance in the Pennsylvania House, where Democrats hold a narrow majority, while Republicans retain control of the Senate.

Save the Date for Our 2026 PAMED Legislative Advocacy Day

PAMED will host a Pennsylvania State Capitol Advocacy Day on Tuesday, Sept. 29. 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.

PAMED in the News

Protecting rural health care in Pennsylvania starts by listening to the physicians who live and work in these communities every day. In a new letter to the editor for the Centre Daily Times, PAMED Board Chair Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, FAAD outlines why physician-led, team-based care is essential to strengthening access in places like Centre County and across rural PA.

Pennsylvania Medical Society Opposes Rescinding of EPA Endangerment Finding

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) strongly opposes the recent rescinding of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangerment Finding; an action that removes a critical federal safeguard designed to protect the public from pollution and threatens public health.

PAMED Submits AI Adoption Comments to HHS

Last week, PAMED submitted comments to the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the agency’s Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on how HHS can accelerate the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of clinical care in America. The RFI seeks input as to how HHS can “use its regulatory, reimbursement, and research and development levers across all of HHS to enable AI adoption to propel the American health care system forward.

The Foundation is Reaccredited through PANO!

The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is a recipient of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ Seal of Excellence for successfully completing their rigorous Standards for Excellence® accreditation program. The Foundation voluntarily opened itself up to analysis by a “jury of its peers,” and met all the requirements of the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector. This is The Foundation’s fifth time earning a PANO accreditation.

📢 Member Feedback on Potential PAMED Policy

At the 2025 PAMED House of Delegates, several resolutions were referred back to the PAMED Board of Trustees for decision or study. PAMED members can provide feedback, which will be considered official testimony, on each item. This Information will be shared directly with the Board members when they address this topic. Deadline for feedback is Tuesday, March 5.

• 25-207: Healthcare Worker Safety
• 25-214: Patients Are Humans, Too - Promoting Humanism and Empathy in Medicine
• 25-407: Ambulatory Surgical Center Request for Patient Care
• 25-408: Artificial Intelligence Tool Utilization for Appealing Prior Authorizations
• 25-420: Learning From Expert Opinions
• 25-422: Physician On Site in Emergency Departments
• 25-426: Promoting Health, Reducing Costs Through Expanding County Departments of Health
• 25-503: Creation of an Educational Program to Teach Physicians How to Open and Operate Independent Medical Practices

Last Chance for Doctors' Day Nominations!

Do you know a doctor who deserves recognition for their hard work, dedication, and great care? Nominate a doctor for the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s state-wide recognition of physicians for Doctors' Day!

The deadline for submissions is Friday Feb. 27. 

Catch Up on PAMED Talks Episodes!

Join us as we sit down with IPPS Board Trustee Chaminie Wheeler, DO, a board-certified pediatrician, to explore the direct primary care (DPC) model and her patient-centered practice. Dr. Wheeler shares how her membership-based model gives patients affordable, unlimited access to care while allowing physicians more time and autonomy to focus on better health outcomes.

PAMED CME Events

Looking for your next CME opportunity? PAMED offers a wide range of high‑quality programs designed to match your interests and fit your schedule. Explore our CME events calendar and find the sessions that support your professional growth.

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