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The AOA continues to work closely with state osteopathic affiliates to advance legislation that protects physician practice, strengthens the workforce and safeguards patient access to care. Below are highlights of the states and issues where the AOA has actively advocated on behalf of osteopathic physicians and their patients during this legislative session. Michigan Michigan’s participation … Read More
As systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) are crucial for treatment development, they must provide guidelines that represent diverse patient demographics to promote equitable health care. As new research and treatment modalities are being developed for geographic atrophy (GA), establishing an equitable research foundation is becoming vitally important to physicians as they personalize their treatment plans.
Spring is right around the corner, which means DO Day is almost here. Each year, the AOA brings osteopathic physicians and medical students to Washington, D.C., for an unmatched opportunity to strengthen their advocacy skills and help shape the future of healthcare.
Thanks to sustained advocacy efforts by the AOA and our members, Congress recognized the need for greater access to osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). Signed into law on Feb. 3, 2026, the FY26 spending bill states: “Non-pharmacologic treatments for pain management have shown to be effective in reducing pain and reliance on prescription opioids. The Committee … Read More
With a career spanning military medicine, academic leadership and professional sports, Fred Brennan, DO, has built his practice on a foundation rooted in the core principles of osteopathic medicine. A board-certified family medicine physician with fellowship training in sports medicine, Dr. Brennan serves as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Toronto Blue Jays, caring … Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting applications for several National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs, offering significant student loan relief for qualified healthcare providers who serve in high-need and underserved communities. Available opportunities include: NHSC Loan Repayment Program: Provides up to $75,000 for primary care providers (and … Read More
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