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America’s frontline physicians: joint policies to reduce death and disease related to tobacco products and e-cigarette epidemic
On behalf of the more than 597,000 physicians and medical students represented by the combined memberships of the following organizations, we adopt the following principles regarding policies to reduce death and disease related to the use of tobacco products and to address the recent epidemic in youth use of e-cigarettes. American Academy of Family Physicians … Read More
5 ways to get more of your modifier 25 claims approved
Insurers are increasingly rejecting claims submitted with modifier 25. Fortunately, physicians can take concrete steps to increase their odds of getting these claims approved.
Be a champion for osteopathic medicine! Register to attend DO Day on Capitol Hill, March 17-18
Registration is now open for DO Day on Capitol Hill, the premier osteopathic event of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage lawmakers on legislation vital to the practice and principles of osteopathic medicine.
Researchers say elite-level video gaming requires new protocols in Sports Medicine
CHICAGO—November 4, 2019— Across the U.S. the esports athlete is a rising class of competitor in the highest collegiate and professional arenas. According to researchers in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, the field of sports medicine needs to catch up in order to address these players’ particular needs. Well beyond casual gamers, esport … Read More
6 ways to reduce doctor burnout at the systemic level
New National Academy of Medicine report urges health care organizations, educators and entities to address clinician burnout.
An osteopathic physician’s approach to the eSports athlete
An article in the November issue of the JAOA explores the osteopathic physician’s role in promoting health and reducing injury in this new gaming phenomenon.
