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Category: Advocacy

Advocacy

FDA Proposes New Rule to Protect Minors from Indoor Tanning

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has drafted a proposed rule which would establish device restrictions for sunlamp products, including: Restricting the use of sunlamp … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Tips to Effectively Communicate with Your Legislator

Although not as effective as personal contacts, written correspondence can be effective if properly executed. Some quick points to remember when writing or e-mailing your … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

PAMED and Physician Leaders Discuss Important Health Issues with Sen. Pat Toomey

On Oct. 27, 2015, the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) held the first of what is planned as quarterly conference calls on health policy with federal … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

New Federal Law Aims to Address Veterans’ Access to Care

A new federal law–the Veterans’ Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014—is aimed at increasing veterans’ access to care by authorizing … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Surprise Medical Billing in Pennsylvania: What’s Being Done to Fix the Problem?

Almost one third of privately insured Americans have received a “surprise” medical bill—in which they receive a bill for a medical service they believed was … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy, PAMPAC

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

The first election of the 2015 cycle occurred on Tuesday, March 24, with a special election to fill the vacancy for state representative in the … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Advocacy

Primary Election Produces Dramatic Results

With a very light turnout across the state, the May 20 primary election still produced some very dramatic results. Tom Wolf, the prohibitive favorite among … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
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

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