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Decorated Navy DO is named Physician to the President

Capt. Sean Barbabella, DO, a decorated Navy physician, is the new Physician to the President. Dr. Barbabella will serve in the White House Medical Unit as President Donald Trump’s personal physician. Dr. Barbabella’s appointment marks the third consecutive time a DO has served as Physician to the President. Kevin O’Connor, DO, was former President Joe … Read More

AOA Staff

03.07.25

JOM

The negative effects of long COVID-19 on cardiovascular health and implications for the presurgical examination

In 2019, emergence of the novel and communicable severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection took scientific communities by surprise and imposed significant burden on healthcare systems globally.

JOM Staff

03.17.25

Public Policy

Advocacy alert: Congress leaves physicians and patients behind. Act now!

The Continuing Resolution (CR) just introduced in Congress fails the nation’s physicians and their patients. By allowing the 2.8% Medicare payment cut to proceed, lawmakers are putting immense financial strain on physician practices—especially those in rural and underserved areas. This failure to act jeopardizes independent practices and patients access to care. Physicians cannot continue to … Read More

AOA Staff

03.11.25

The DO

In Memoriam: March 2025

The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.

The DO Staff

03.09.25

The DO

Upcoming AOIA webinar to address preventing and managing conflicts with patients

Jeff Segal, MD, JD, will host a live continuing medical education (CME) webinar on March 13 covering working with difficult patients, how to prevent conflict before it starts and how to manage it when it occurs. Mismanaged expectations can result in conflict, and even when expectations are properly set, other conflicts may arise.

The DO Staff

03.08.25

The DO

The DO Book Club, March 2025: ‘At the Will of the Body: Reflections on Illness’

Stories and storytelling illuminate ideas and create shared understanding and connection. Stories are important—powerful ones have changed the world. Some stories happen without notice, while others impose themselves on our lives.

The DO Staff

03.07.25

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