Advocacy efforts at DO Day on Capitol Hill continue to shine

DO Day on Capitol Hill is a pivotal event where osteopathic physicians and medical students advocate for critical healthcare policies directly with lawmakers. DO Day advocates focused on three critical legislative initiatives that directly impact the osteopathic profession and the broader healthcare landscape:

Protecting patient access to care and physician practices by advocating for positive updates to Medicare physician payment through the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474).
Creating a safe working environment for physicians and other health care workers by advocating for the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768).
Alleviating financial burdens of student debt by encouraging Congress to support the REDI Act (S.704/H.R.1202).

Due to the continued support of our members, our advocacy efforts are yielding significant results, evidenced by the increase in new cosponsors for bills above that we discussed with Congress.

These successes highlight the power of collective action and the importance of continuing to engage with policymakers to ensure our profession’s voice is heard and valued in the legislative process.