Lyme Disease Bill Signed Into Law
Lime disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2012 it was also the…
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Medical Liability Lawsuit Filings Remain Below Pre-Reform Levels
Despite a slight uptick in the number of 2013 medical malpractice filings, lawsuit abuse reforms that were adopted in 2002 appear to be having a positive impact to weed out…
Regulation of Tanning Salons
Regulation of Tanning Salons Culminating years of hard work by PAMED and its allies, On May 6, 2014, Governor Corbett signed a new law banning use of tanning facilities…
How To Keep Your Medical License After Retiring
Retired License Change form PDF How To Keep Your Medical License After Retiring Physicians considering retiring should renew your license as “active retired.” See retired license change form- PDF. By…
PennDOT Urges Motorists to Avoid Distractions – Focus on Driving
As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PennDOT urges motorists to drive distraction free, and reminded drivers of the state’s law banning text-based communication while driving. “Driving is a…
PennDOT Encourages Taking a Simple Step Today to Save Lives Through Organ Donation
With April marking National Donate Life Month, PennDOT reminds driver’s license and identification card holders that they can easily help another person live a fuller, longer life by registering online…