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Category: Advocacy

Advocacy, Analysis

Number of Medical Malpractice Cases Filed in Pennsylvania Reaches 14-Year Low

According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC), the number of medical malpractice cases filed in Pennsylvania declined last year to the lowest it … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, Analysis

PAMED Outlines Why Medical Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Is Key

According to the Association of American Medical College’s Medical Student Education: Costs, Debt, and Loan Repayment Fact Sheet, medical student debt has skyrocketed to an … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

To Sell, or Not to Sell? Antitrust Laws Still in Question on Hospital/Physician Integration

Earlier this year, PAMED reported on a federal district court decision that highlighted an important legal consideration for hospitals looking to acquire medical practices and … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Candid with the Gubernatorial Candidates (PA Physician – Fall 2014)

Don’t forget to vote on Nov. 4, 2014! Tom Corbett (Republican) Residence: Shaler, Allegheny County Occupation: Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com Tom Wolf … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Primary Election 2015: A Recap

After months of campaigning, the primary election was held on Tuesday, May 19 and featured an abundance of candidates at the top of the ballot … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Advocacy Efforts on MU Hardship Exemption Successful

Prior to adjourning for the holidays, Congress adopted the bipartisan “Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act,” which included a provision granting the Centers for Medicare … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Video Series to Give Inside Look into Key Advocacy Issues

The Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED’s) legislative and regulatory agenda is a robust one for the state’s 2015-2016 legislative session. It includes issues such as physician-led, … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

PAMED Members Meet with Members of Congress to Push for SGR Medicare Fix and Other Issues

PAMED leaders met with Sen. Casey during the AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. From left to right: Dr. Ted Christopher, Dr. Ken Certa, … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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