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Through the achievements of its members and leaders, the osteopathic medical profession continues to grow and make meaningful impacts on patient care, education and advocacy. Below, read about recent highlights in the profession, including media coverage of osteopathic medicine’s distinct approach to whole-person care and the honoring of a leader whose contributions have advanced surgical … Read More
The AOA joined more than 350 organizations in urging Congress to extend Medicare telehealth services before they expire this September. In a letter to congressional leaders, the coalition emphasized that telehealth has become a lifeline for millions of Medicare beneficiaries, especially those with chronic conditions or limited mobility. Without swift action, patients and providers face … Read More
CHICAGO–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) announced accreditation decisions at its Aug. 28-29, 2025, meeting. The COCA is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. Accreditation from the COCA signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational … Read More
When Huy Nguyen, DO, FACOS, reflects on his family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam to establishing one of the most respected osteopathic surgical groups in the Bay Area, he describes it as a story of perseverance, purpose and deep familial pride.
Throughout August recess, osteopathic physicians and medical students met with their members of Congress to highlight the challenges facing the osteopathic profession and advocate for key policy priorities. Using resources provided by the AOA, including talking points, leave-behind materials and advocacy guides, DOs and students engaged lawmakers on: Reauthorizing the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical … Read More
Physicians should begin investing as early in their careers as they possibly can so they can take full advantage of compound interest, says Andrew Albano Jr., DO, MBA, the chief medical officer of population health management at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina.
In the September issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a description of how a community care coordination team was implemented to reduce emergency department use and hospital readmissions for the highest utilizers, an investigation into DO representation in the development of … Read More
You may know Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D. FACN, as the new president of the AOA or as an active member of numerous osteopathic organizations, including the American College of Osteopathic Neurologists and Psychiatrists (ACONP), the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), among others.
How do you tidy up a career lasting more than three decades? Is ‘now’ the right time to hang up your stethoscope? Knowing when to retire involves many decisions, including financial, emotional and spiritual factors. After all, medicine for many is a calling, not just a profession.