Novitas Draft LCD Comment Form Issue
Novitas has learned that its online draft LCD comment form has not been functioning properly since the beginning of the comment period on May 18, 2017. The following is a…
State
Prior Authorization Legislation Campaign
PAMED is working with State Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) who recently introduced legislation (HB 1293) to reform prior authorization in Pennsylvania because: The process negatively impacts patient care — Patients…
Practice Options Initiative Update
The second quarterly progress report on the Practice Options Initiative was recently sent to 2016 delegates. View the Summary A lot has happened in the last few months. The biggest…
Physicians as Part of the Solution to the Opioid Crisis
As the opioid crisis continues to escalate, officials turn attention to the multitude of factors that contribute to the problem. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is taking greater strides to…
Oppose SB 25: CRNP Independent Practice bill – Vote on Tuesday at noon
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18, the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee is scheduled to vote on Senate Bill 25– legislation that would allow CRNPs to practice medicine independently in…
Med Students – Register for May 23 Advocacy Day to Impact Your Future Profession
Like it or not, non-physician legislators make critical decisions about how you will treat patients. Influence those decisions by becoming an effective advocate at PAMED’s Advocacy Day. When: Tuesday, May…