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JOM

November 2024 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available

In the November issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a systematic review of manual therapy modalities and anxiety, the association between prenatal substance exposure and development of the amygdala, hippocampus, and parahippocampus, a look at the feasibility of a cinematic-virtual reality … Read More

JOM Staff

10.29.24

The DO

Why we are advocating for residency unions and access to opioid reversal drugs

In July 2024, we had the opportunity to attend our first AOA House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Chicago. It was an honor to be a part of the Michigan delegation and see advocacy and health policy engagement take place right before our eyes. It was a collaborative and inclusive event where residents, medical students … Read More

The DO Staff

10.26.24

The DO

AOIA digital health initiative offers upcoming webinars on adopting AI technologies responsibly

Across the country, osteopathic physicians, residents and students are using transformative digital health technologies as they pursue their potential to exemplify osteopathic principles while improving patient outcomes and the practice of medicine.

The DO Staff

10.25.24

The DO

Olympic water polo team physician shares insights on taking care of elite athletes

Naresh Rao, DO, is a game-changer in the world of sports medicine. With a career spanning multiple Olympic Games, including the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Dr. Rao brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role as a team physician for Team USA athletes.

The DO Staff

10.24.24

AOA

AOA comments on Health Data, Technology and Interoperability Proposed Rule

On Oct. 4, 2024, the AOA submitted comments on the HHS Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (formerly Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT) Health Data, Technology and Interoperability Proposed Rule. The rule marks another important step forward in fostering improved data sharing across our health care system, promoting care coordination for physicians across … Read More

AOA Staff

10.24.24

AOA

Advocacy in action: 233 bipartisan lawmakers co-sign letter to address looming Medicare physician payment cuts

Looming Medicare physician payment cuts are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, with a proposed 2.8% reduction that threatens patient care and the sustainability of physician practices. In response, Bruce A. Wolf, DO, Chair of the AOA Department of Governmental Affairs, sent an advocacy alert urging members of the Osteopathic Advocacy Network (OAN) … Read More

AOA Staff

10.23.24

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