Four new chairmen were named to key health care related committees when the Senate and House of Representatives announced committee chairmanships earlier this month. In … Read More ›

A poll of 700 Pennsylvanians overwhelmingly indicates the state’s residents do not support current legislative efforts in Harrisburg to allow nurse practitioners to work without … Read More ›

While the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has not taken a position requiring integrated delivery networks to contract with “any willing” health insurance carriers, we believe … Read More ›

Along with the rapid increase in the number of physicians employed by hospitals or health systems has come the recognition that employed physicians may face … Read More ›

  (L-R): Rep. Bryan Barbin; Charles Barbera, MD, MBA, FACEP; Sen. John Wozniak, and Sen. Gene Yaw   (L-R): Charles Barbera, MD, MBA, FACEP; Rep. … Read More ›

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has long supported making health care coverage available and affordable to all Pennsylvanians, as well as reducing administrative costs and … Read More ›

Federal officials approved a waiver in late August to

A bill that would increase the penalty for assaulting a health worker in Pennsylvania passed the House on Feb. 10, 2016, and now goes to … Read More ›