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As patient populations become increasingly diverse, the need for training and education in providing culturally competent care among student physicians, and Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences (MS) students, becomes critical. This training is vital for the safety and well-being of patients, as well as for achieving better patient health outcomes.
Partnering with the AOA, the Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) brought osteopathic physicians and students to the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, for IOA’s DO Day at the Statehouse, where participants engaged directly with lawmakers on critical healthcare issues impacting Indiana. With major legislative decisions underway, advocates emphasized the need to reduce administrative burdens … Read More
In anticipation of National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, I am driven by a need for balance. As a third-year medical student, navigating my academic journey alongside the tumultuous landscape of healthcare today has proven to be a dizzying feat. My search for a steadying perspective led me to Bisi Alli, DO, MS, a … Read More
As follow-up to their presentation at the Affiliate Partnership Meeting, AOA state government affairs staff will be reaching out to affiliates in the coming week to discuss sharing letters educating newly elected legislators about osteopathic medicine, and flagging the emergence of (unregulated) non-medical “osteopathy” in the U.S. for legislators and regulators. As 2026 state legislative sessions … Read More
AOA Trustee Jennifer Kendall, DO, has been invited to speak at the Federal Trade Commission’s upcoming workshop “Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive Noncompete Agreements” on Jan. 27. The workshop will bring together policymakers, legal experts, and industry leaders to examine the role of noncompete agreements in today’s labor market.
A recent study published in “Family Practice” that examines the practice patterns of autonomous nurse practitioners (NPs) in Florida found that more than half are practicing outside of their scope of practice. Florida passed a law in 2020 to allow NPs who have completed 3,000 clinical practice hours within the past five years to register … Read More
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