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 ›
Category: Advocacy
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2014-2015 budget proposal, issued on Feb. 4, 2014, supports improved access to care through additional funds for the state’s community health centers, … Read More ›
Pennsylvania insurers are now required to cover all screening mammograms, including 3D, at no out-of-pocket cost to consumers, according to a new policy announced by … Read More ›