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Welcome to the profession, osteopathic medical students!
In recognition of Student Welcome Week, view a video welcoming osteopathic medical students to our growing profession.
DO from Netflix’s Lenox Hill discusses practicing medicine on camera
The show, currently available for streaming, follows the professional (and often personal) lives of four New York City physicians in a major hospital.
Research finds women often overprescribed opioids after childbirth
CHICAGO—August 12, 2020—Excessive opioid prescriptions following childbirth may lead to higher rates of addiction within communities, according to a new report in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. A significant correlation exists between the number of pills supplied and the continued use or abuse of opioids. Currently, no national guidelines exist for physicians who … 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
