On the 3rd Thursday of each month, The Dose will focus mainly on the most current legislative news and the advocacy efforts and focus of PAMED. Below is the key for how each piece of information is labeled. 

Primary Election Results

Tuesday was primary election day in Pennsylvania. While most of the elections were municipal and local, there were a few races that had statewide implications. Read more to get those election results.

Making the Connection

While developing a good relationship with those who represent you in the state legislature is not something that is easily attained, having that kind of relationship can result in your ability to influence the decision-making process.

It is very helpful to learn about the legislator’s background, goals, areas of interest, and sphere of influence within the General Assembly, including:

• When they first were elected
• What other elected positions they’ve held
• What occupation they practiced before entering public service

Read more about making the connection with legislators.

WATCH NOW: Dr. Marilyn Heine has tips for you on how to communicate with your legislators.

Have you had success connecting with legislators? Let us know! We'd love to share your story.

Support POLST Contact your legislator to support Senate Bill 631 for the codification of Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) to be used by medical professionals across all health care settings for patients who voluntarily wish to execute a POLST order.

Oppose Scope of Practice Expansion Contact your legislator to oppose Senate Bill 25 that would enable the independent practice of certified registered nurse practitioners.

Spring PAMPAC Board Retreat

In April, the PAMPAC Board of Directors held its Annual Spring Retreat in Bedford, PA. This is the first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic and was led by PAMPAC Chair Marion Mass, MD. Board members covered a range of topics from our state’s current political environment to innovative fundraising strategies.  

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Webinar: Primary Care’s Role in Advancing High-Quality, Accountable Care

The Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders since the Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

PA DOH: Addition of Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency to the Supplemental Conditions Mandated for Newborn Screening 

PAMED Asks Court to Maintain Duty to Warn Standard

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