Summary Points: An increased number of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) cases have been reported to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) in 2016 Healthcare providers should report any suspect…
Originally released on August 11, 2016. Summary Points Locally-acquired Zika has been identified in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood Zika testing (rRT-PCR and IgM MAC-ELISA) is now available through commercial laboratories Testing…
Starting Aug. 25, 2016, medical professionals registered for Pennsylvania’s new PDMP will be able to access valuable data that will help inform clinical decisions and combat the…
The Philadelphia County Medical Society would like to present this message from the Pennsylvania Department of Health regarding the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania. — Welcome to Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring…
Summary Points – Mosquito pools infected with WNV have been detected. – Through October, collect serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for WNV IgM testing of patients who have unexplained encephalitis,…
Novitas Solutions, Inc, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for the fee-for-service program in Pennsylvania has an important notice. Provider Enrollment Revalidation Cycle 2 All Medicare Part A and B providers…
From July 25 to July 28, the City of Philadelphia will host the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the formal nominating event for the Democratic candidates for President and Vice President.…
In a continued commitment to transparency throughout the development and implementation of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy today provided an update on accomplishments, gave a…
PAMED’s new mobile app is now available from the App and Google Play stores. Physicians need a voice in the health care debates that are currently taking place at our…
Do you have any concerns or problems that are affecting your ability to practice medicine? One of the most direct ways for you to get involved is to submit a…
The Philadelphia County Medical Society is celebrating the Inauguration of Daniel T. Dempsey, MD, FACS as its 155th President. Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016 Time: Reception 6:00 PM, Dinner and Program 7:00 PM…
President Daniel Dempsey, MD, is seeking member volunteers with interest in possible appointments to PCMS Committees and Sections during his term of office through June, 2017. PCMS would like to…