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On Aug. 1, 2024, Senators Boozman, Welch, Tillis, King, Marshall and Shaheen introduced the bipartisan Physician Fee Stabilization Act (S. 4935) before they left for August Recess. This bill raises the budget neutrality threshold from $20 million to $53 million, with scheduled increases every five years to align with the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). Unfortunately, … Read More
In the United States, healthcare providers have the federally protected right to conscientiously refuse to provide treatments or services that they feel violate their moral or religious values. This refusal of services is colloquially known as “conscientious objection,” which has become a polarizing topic in today’s medical and ethical landscape. Typically, physicians exercising their right … Read More
Lack of access to food is a significant concern for child well-being, and it creates many health disparities and adverse social outcomes. Food insecurity and its many associated risk factors increase parental stress, which are strongly correlated with an increased risk of child abuse and maltreatment. Research now identifies being witness to domestic abuse as … Read More
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been demonstrated to have an effect on the autonomic nervous system, which may have antiarrhythmic effects. The effects of OMT in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have not previously been reported. This study investigated the impact of OMT on quality of life (QOL) in this patient population.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is primarily characterized by myofascial trigger points related to fascial adhesions. MPS hinders fascial flexibility and mobility, leading to myofascial limitations, dysfunctional movement, and limitation of motion (LOM).
Although A.T. Still, MD, DO, introduced osteopathic medicine during a vastly different time and health care landscape, his philosophy and teachings remain incredibly relevant today, noted Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, during the 2024 A.T. Still Memorial Lecture at the AOA’s annual House of Delegates meeting in July.
Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, the founding father of the osteopathic profession, was born 196 years ago on Aug. 6, 1828. Dr. Still’s revolutionary approach to care continues to impact patients today through the nearly 149,000 U.S. DOs practicing the osteopathic philosophy. In 2023, there were also close to 38,000 osteopathic medical students—the largest number … Read More
Mentorship aids in the transition into the medical education system, which is a demanding and stressful time for learners. The development of new medical schools to offset the physician shortage has posed a challenge in that the inaugural class of students lacks an upperclassman cohort as a resource for advice and mentorship. Mentorship has proven … Read More
Medical debt can lead to a vicious cycle of not seeking care for fear of incurring further debt—which might then exacerbate conditions that require extensive further treatment, burdening patients with higher medical bills than they might have had if they sought care earlier.