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Pennsylvania Medical Society leaders provide statements, testimony, and interviews on the most important issues affecting health care in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Medical Society Comments on Mcare Relief
The president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society gave this speech at a press conference on Mcare relief.
Statement from the Pennsylvania Medical Society in Response to the House Amendment to SB 1137
The following is a statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passing amendments to Senate Bill 1137.
Testimony: HB 798
In written testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Health and Human Services Committee, the president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society discusses a bill on lyme disease treatment.
Fair Insurance Contracting and Reimbursement
On September 6, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' House Insurance Committee.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Comments on Governor Rendell’s ‘Prescription for Pennsylvania’ Announcement
The president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society responds to Governor Rendell’s ‘Prescription for Pennsylvania’ announcement.
IBC/Highmark Merger
On June 26, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate Banking Insurance Committee.
Quality, Patient Safety, and the Future of Integrated Healthcare Teams
On May 19, 2007, the Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Professional Licensure Committee.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Welcomes Governor's Executive Order on Chronic Care
The following is a statement is in regards to Gov. Rendell’s executive order issued to establish the Gov.’s Chronic Care Management, Reimbursement, and Cost Reduction Commission.
Careful Review of SB 300 Shows Unacceptable Outcomes for Patients and Taxpayers
The following is an opinion editorial in response to a Steven B. Larchuk, Esq, editorial appearing in the Harrisburg Patriot-News on May 6, 2007.
Physicians for Patients: Honoring Patient Advocate Day
On May 8, 2007, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, participated in the National Patient Advocate Day at the state capitol.
Testimony: HB 500 and 501
The Pennsylvania Medical Society presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Professional Licensure Committee.
Health Affairs Study of Pennsylvania Physicians Spotlights Health Care Problem Areas
This statement from the president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is in response to an April 2007 study published in the journal Health Affairs.
Fair Insurance Contracting
The Pennsylvania Medical Society presented testimony before the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee on May 12, 2005.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Commends Council of the City of Philadelphia on Resolution Declaring March Latino Health Month
This statement was given by William W. Lander, MD, immediate past president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing family physician from Bryn Mawr.
Governor’s ‘Prescription for Pennsylvania’ Proposed for Introduction as HB 700
The following is a statement from Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, in response to Pennsylvania House Bill 700 being introduced on March 19, 2007. Dr. Piasio is a practicing orthopedic surgeon from Dubois, Pa.
Testimony: HB 700
On April 11, 2007, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Insurance Committee.
Testimony: IBC/Highmark Merger
On April 9, 2007, C. Richard Schott, MD, Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Board of Trustees, presented the following testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Health Care and Broadband Outreach in Pennsylvania
On March 28, 2007, Mark A. Piasio, MD, MBA, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented the following testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate Communication and Technology Committee.
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