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Category: Advocacy

Advocacy

Regional Meeting Updates

This fall, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) held regional meetings across the state to give members updates on the critical advocacy work PAMED is doing … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Highmark Reimbursement Cuts, Opioid Abuse Discussed during PA Physicians’ Meeting with Congressman

Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) recently met with a group of physician constituents to discuss health care policy issues. The event was hosted by Wyomissing physician … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

PA’s Lawsuit Reforms Are Working; Let’s Not Roll Back Progress

Ten years ago, Pennsylvania’s legislature and Supreme Court took responsible actions to reform the commonwealth’s then out-of-control system for trying claims of medical negligence. Those … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

PAMED Joins Push for Single National Narcotic Provider Registration Number

To help reduce the cost and administrative hassles for physicians practicing in multiple states, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is supporting the American Medical Association’s … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, PAMPAC

Physician-Friendly, PAMPAC-Supported Candidate Elected to Fill Vacant State House Seat

On Aug. 4, a special election was held to fill the vacancy for state representative in the 87th Legislative District. The PAMPAC-supported candidate, Greg Rothman … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, PAMPAC

The Heart and Muscle of PAMED: A Bet Gets Physicians Inspired

You can take the doctor out of the practice or hospital, but you can’t take the competition out of the doctor. Two physicians recently made … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, PAMPAC

Hot Button Health Care Issues Discussed with House Speaker Mike Turzai at PAMPAC Reception

On Nov. 2, John Wright, Jr., MD, PAMPAC Board Chair, and Bruce MacLeod, MD, PAMPAC Board member and former PAMED president, joined physicians and hospital … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, PAMPAC

PAMPAC Vision and Mission

PAMPAC’s Mission Statement: PAMPAC through its political and educational endeavors strengthens the voice of physicians in the political arena. PAMPAC’s Vision Statement: PAMPAC members actively … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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