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 ›
Category: Advocacy
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 ›
Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) learned that several Pennsylvania physicians were the victims of an identity theft tax return scam where their … Read More ›
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has called for a major overhaul of the graduate medical education (GME) system in a report released July 30. The … Read More ›
What physicians have been maintaining for decades is proving true: lawsuit abuse reforms do work. The latest findings from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts … Read More ›
In a 2014 survey conducted by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED), nearly half of all current, former, and prospective members identified advocacy done on behalf … Read More ›
Protecting Public Health & Patient Safety Scope of Practice/Physician-Led, Team-Based Care PAMED is leading statewide efforts to maintain physician-led, team-based care in Pennsylvania. Fundamental to … Read More ›