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The AOA is offering a series of on-demand webinars titled The COVID-19 Clinical Challenge: Core Principles & Practices for Osteopathic Physicians. The following four are each available on AOA Online Learning free of charge and have each been designated for 0.25 AOA Category 1-B credits. Module 1 – COVID-19 Primer: Facts and Risks Course description: … Read More
The pandemic has created the perfect storm for cybercriminals in these “relaxed” times. This webinar will explain how this happened and what you can do to protect yourself and your practice from COVID-19 scams. View slides from this webinar, and a cybersecurity guide shared during the course. For CME, register on AOA Online Learning. To watch … Read More
To recognize individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding contributions and unique services to the osteopathic community during the COVID-19 global pandemic, the American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees has established a new honor, the AOA COVID-19 Initiative Award. The submission process for this award is now open to individuals, osteopathic affiliates and partner organizations … Read More
We are stronger together. Let us help you navigate the impact COVID-19 has had on how you practice medicine, and provide you the support you need to thrive.
The AOA is running a Get Out the Vote campaign aimed at increasing voter turnout in the upcoming election. Utilizing our Advocacy Action Center, you can check your voter registration status to see if you’re able to vote and other valuable information. Check your status today!
COVID-19 regulatory updates from the last week include a new CMS Interim Final Rule and resources for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in nursing facilities. CMS releases third COVID-19 Interim Final Rule The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the publication of a third COVID-19 Interim Final Rule linking data reporting requirements to … Read More
Along with 19 health care professional organizations representing obstetrician-gynecologists, the AOA released a collective action plan addressing racism. View an original copy of the joint statement, or read a full version below: As our nation confronts systemic racism and consequences of persistent inequities and disparate outcomes in health care, our organizations—which include the leading professional … Read More
Review benefits and eligibility requirements for the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) Early Entry Initial Certification (EEIC) exam application for resident physicians. This exam allows eligible residents the opportunity to seek specialty board certification in Family Medicine while still in residency. For more information, including application deadlines and exam dates, visit the AOBFP … Read More
Below is a schedule of CMS COVID-19 Stakeholder Engagement Calls. CMS Office Hour Calls CMS Office Hour Calls provide an opportunity for hospitals, health systems, physicians and clinicians to ask questions of agency officials regarding CMS’s temporary actions that empower local hospitals and healthcare system. The next Office Hour Call will take place on: Tuesday, … Read More