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Category: Advocacy

Advocacy, News from Harrisburg

State Action Plan to Help PA Families Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is estimated that more than 400,000 Pennsylvanians are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders (ADRD) and, nationwide, … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, News from Harrisburg

State Budget Includes $1 Million Increase for Loan Forgiveness and Residency Slots

During this year’s state budget process, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) was engaged on several issues on behalf of Pennsylvania physicians and patients that were … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, News from Harrisburg

Gov. Wolf Vetoes State Budget Proposal

As required by the state constitution, the Pennsylvania legislature passed a state budget for the coming fiscal year on June 30 – only to have … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, News from Harrisburg

State Health Care Advocates Receive Senate Confirmation

The Senate recently confirmed PAMED member Rachel Levine, MD as the Pennsylvania physician general; Karen Murphy, PhD, as the state Secretary of Health; and Ted … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, News from Harrisburg

State ‘Right to Know’ Rules Need Clarified Regarding Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals

On June 30, 2014, a federal court judge dismissed a physician’s constitutional challenge to confidentiality requirements in a state law that expressly provides physicians with … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, News from Harrisburg

Advisory Committee Urges State to Adopt Controlled Substances Database

Pennsylvania urgently needs to pass a bill to enhance and improve the state’s prescription drug monitoring program, according to a June 30 letter from a … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

PA Physicians Discuss Telemedicine, Opioid Abuse, and More with D.C. Legislators

Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) physicians got a seat at the table in Washington, D.C. when they met with members of Congress to discuss critical health … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, News from Harrisburg

15 Physician Advocacy Issues to Watch in Pennsylvania in 2014

Pennsylvania Medical Society By: Michael R. Fraser, PhD, CAE, PAMED executive vice president Yogi Berra once said that “it’s tough to make predictions, especially about … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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