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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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Fighting Fraud the Right Way
On January 28, James Goodyear, MD, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Insurance Committe, on insurance fraud.
What's In This for the Patient?
On January 26, James Goodyear, MD, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Professional Licensure Committe, on nurse anesthetists.
Letter to Senators Supporting Senate Bill 460
A letter was sent to Pennsylvania senators expressing the Pennsylvania Medical Society's strong support for SB 460.
Written Testimony Presented on HB 1188
Written testimony on HB 1188 was presented on June 10, 2009.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Sends Condolences on Loss of Former State Supreme Court Justice Ralph Cappy
The following is a statement from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on the loss of Justice Ralph Cappy.
CON Self Referral
On April 23, testimoney was presented to the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee on CON/Self Referral.
Health Care and Cultural Diversity
On April 2, Daniel Glunk, MD, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health on how to increase the African-American health care workforce.
Advocating for Better Pain Management in Pennsylvania
The following is a statement from Joseph W. Galassi, Jr., MD, chairman of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Pain Management Group, made during a press conference held at the state Capitol.
PA Medical Society Encouraged By Governor’s Budget Recommendation on HCPRA, Mcare, and Uninsured
The following is a statement from Daniel J. Glunk, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, concerning Gov. Ed Rendell's budget address.
HB 2727 Health Care Practitioner Identification
James A. Goodyear, MD, Vice President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Professional Licensure Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, on Health Care Practitioner Identification Badge Act.
Mixing Blues
Peter Lund, MD, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania State Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on the proposed health care insurance merger between Highmark and Independence Blue Cross.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Comments on Mcare Relief
The president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society gave this speech at a press conference on Mcare relief.
A Double-Edged Sword
Peter Lund, MD, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Insurance Committee on the proposed reimplementation of Certificate of Need via HB 305.
The Color of Blue
Peter Lund, MD, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department on the proposed health care insurance merger between Highmark and Independence Blue Cross.
Reauthorization of PHC4
Dr. Peter Lund, President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the PA Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee on the reauthorization of PHC4.
Statement from the Pennsylvania Medical Society in Response Regarding HealthNET PA
The following is a statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding the Pennsylvania Senate's release of details of HealthNET PA plan.
The State of Medicine in Pennsylvania
Roger F. Mecum, chief execeutive officer of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Pennsylvania Senate's Republican Policy Committee, on the state of medicine in Pennsylvania.
Statement From the Pennsylvania Medical Society Regarding Mcare and PA ABC
The following is a statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding the society’s position on Mcare and its link to insurance for the uninsured.
Testimony on House Bill 1849: Telehealth
Larry Light, Vice President of Governmental Affairs of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the House Insurance Committee on HB 1849, which would provide for health care coverage for telehealth.
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.
Pennsylvania Medical Society: Working to Responsibly Cover More Uninsured, While Making Sure Your Doctor is Always There
A statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding Pennsylvania’s uninsured residents, high costs of liability insurance, and the unfunded liability of Pennsylvania’s MCARE Fund.
Pennsylvania Medical Society to Governor: Best Option Is to Suspend and Delink
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is calling on Governor Rendell to immediately suspend collection of the annual MCARE assessment.
Politics Causing Collateral Damage Within Health Care as Patients and Their Doctors Are Held Hostage
The following is in response to recent political events surrounding Governor Rendell’s Cover All Pennsylvanians health insurance plan and an abatement program to relieve the high costs of medical liability insurance.
Testimony on HB 1998
Dr. Peter Lund, President, Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented testimony to the Professional Licensure Committee on HB 1998, which essentially recognizes the practice of naturopathic medicine.
PA Medical Society: There’s Still Work to be Done on Medical Liability
The following is a statement in response to Governor Rendell’s press conference on Oct. 24, 2007, regarding the medical liability climate.
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.