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Important Changes Coming to Novitasphere Log in Requirements

August 10, 2018

Novitas, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Jurisdictions H and Jurisdiction L, has announced important changes to Novitasphere, their free internet portal. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…

The Philadelphia County Medical Society Installs their 157th President Max E. Mercado, MD

July 18, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Medical Society

The following is a press release from PCMS originally distributed on July 9, 2018: (Philadelphia, PA – 7/9/18) Max E. Mercado, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, was elected by…

Philly Soda Tax UPHELD By Pa Supreme Court

July 18, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

The Philadelphia County Medical Society received good news from the City’s attorney this morning: The Pa Supreme Court has upheld the Philly Soda tax. PCMS had been part of this…

Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids

July 13, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

State

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is forwarding the following update to healthcare providers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please report possible cases and/or deaths by…

Photos from President’s Installation 2018 Now Available

July 10, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Medical Society

Photos taken during the PCMS President’s Installation on June 16, 2018 are now available and can be viewed here: https://client.johnwelsh.photography/pcms2018/ Password: pcms2018

Health Advisory: Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses

July 6, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Uncategorized

Given the detection of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus (WNV) in Philadelphia and neighboring counties in southeastern PA, risk for human infection is increased. Area healthcare providers should consider…

Health Advisory: Seasonal Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease

July 3, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has detected a seasonal increase in Legionnaires’ disease in the City of Philadelphia. PDPH generally observes an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases each…

Health Advisory: Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat

June 22, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

High temperatures combined with high humidity can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can exacerbate chronic medical conditions, particularly among those who are at increased risk. This summer you…

AMA Urges Administration To Withdraw “Zero Tolerance” Policy

June 20, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

National

The American Medical Association (AMA) today released the following letter that was sent to the Trump Administration urging the federal government to withdraw its “zero tolerance” policy that is separating…

Job Opening: Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology

June 13, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

Drexel University College of Medicine is seeking an exceptional leader to become the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital. Applicants…

Internal Medicine or Family Practitioner Physicians Wanted in Philadelphia or Montgomery County Area

June 12, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

IM or FP physicians wanted for part time medical consultations in the Philadelphia or Montgomery County area. Four hour sessions, once or twice a week. No administrative responsibilities. Please respond…

Health Advisory: Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention

June 7, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

The height of the 2018 season for tickborne infections in Philadelphia and surrounding areas is upon us. While Lyme disease is the most frequently diagnosed tickborne illness in Philadelphia residents,…

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Philadelphia County Medical Society

Important Changes Coming to Novitasphere Log in Requirements

The Philadelphia County Medical Society Installs their 157th President Max E. Mercado, MD

Philly Soda Tax UPHELD By Pa Supreme Court

Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids

Photos from President’s Installation 2018 Now Available

Health Advisory: Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses

Health Advisory: Seasonal Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease

Health Advisory: Preventing Heat-related Illness during Excessive Summer Heat

AMA Urges Administration To Withdraw “Zero Tolerance” Policy

Job Opening: Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology

Internal Medicine or Family Practitioner Physicians Wanted in Philadelphia or Montgomery County Area

Health Advisory: Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention

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