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Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, was installed as the 128th president of the AOA last week during the AOA’s annual House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. She delivered a resounding call to action for excellence during her inauguration speech, setting forth a vision that emphasizes excellence in osteopathic distinction, physician leadership, and … Read More
Clinical clerkships provide osteopathic medical students the opportunity to participate in the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered medical conditions. Appropriate management of these conditions may include pharmacotherapy and/or nonpharmacologic interventions, such as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). Opportunities may exist to expand the utilization of OMT in the management of common conditions, particularly for geriatric … Read More
On Aug. 1, 2024, the Senate Appropriations Committee held a markup of its FY25 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding. The bill and accompanying report include language encouraging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand the use and coverage of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). The AOA is grateful … Read More
On July 11, the AOA responded to Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Bill Cassidy’s request for information on value-based payment reforms. The letter emphasized many key points about value-based reforms including that new payment models should be optional, tailored to various specialties, and avoid reducing overall payments. The letter also highlighted the need to recognize the … Read More
The AOA recently released a guide outlining challenges with prior authorizations (PA) and the problems it can cause to patient access to care. The AOA has been an advocate for PA reform to address the burdensome and often harmful PA requirements imposed by health plans. These requirements have increased significantly over the past decade, affecting … Read More
The AOA recently hosted its annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting, a cornerstone event that features our commitment to physician-led governance and the development of sound policies for the osteopathic profession. The HOD serves as the AOA’s primary policy-making body, bringing together delegates from across the country to deliberate and vote on key issues affecting … Read More
In 2023, the number of DOs in the U.S. reached nearly 149,000—a 30% increase over the past five years. A.T. Still, DO, MD, started the osteopathic medical profession 150 years ago in 1874. Since then, DOs throughout the nation have impacted countless lives, created 40 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine to train future DOs and … Read More
Navigating the demands of medical school proves challenging at every juncture, particularly during the third and fourth years. Students are delving into the process of selecting a medical specialty while simultaneously learning the complexities of applying to residency through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) platform. A major component of this intricate journey is the … Read More
A 53-year-old man with a history of basal cell carcinoma presented with an asymptomatic lesion on his chest that was initially evaluated in March 2022 and clinically diagnosed as a cyst. Due to increased growth, the patient opted for surgical excision.