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Starting tonight, AOA offering three new COVID-19 live webinars
The AOA is offering the following COVID-19-related webinars, starting with Tuesday night’s on avoiding burnout and building resilience. Learn more below and be sure to register for CME on AOA Online Learning. Aug. 11: Avoid Burnout and Build Resilience At 7 p.m. on Aug. 11, join Gaurav Agarwal, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral … Read More
The AOA strongly supports the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Statement attributable to AOA President Thomas L. Ely, DO: “Physicians in the United States have the highest rate of suicide among all professions. Despite this tragic fact, the doctors that care for our nation face hurdles accessing the health care they need to sustain their mental health. COVID-19 exacerbated problems that have long plagued the … Read More
AOA responds to opioid crisis by offering clinical practice pathway for AOA Addiction Medicine certification
Eligible DOs can obtain the certification after spending 1,000 practice hours on Addiction Medicine over a two-year period.
Key points of CMS’ Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule for 2021
On Aug. 3, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule and supporting fact sheet that announces and solicits public comments on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, on or after Jan. 1, 2021. It is worth noting … Read More
Additional AOBIM exam administration options, revised test schedule and postponed recertification exams announced
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, today the AOBIM announced new testing options related to the upcoming certification and recertification exams scheduled to take place Aug. 18-20, 2020 and Sept. 1-3, 2020.
View the 100th AOA House of Delegates Meeting recap video
Relive the best moments from the 100th annual AOA House of Delegates meeting, held virtually on July 18.
