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Family is a major priority for incoming AOA President William S. Mayo, DO, who can’t stand going longer than three weeks without seeing his three grandchildren. Dr. Mayo’s goals for his presidency this year reflect the significant role family has played in his life and how he hopes to bring together the diverse DO population … Read More
On Saturday, the AOA recognized leaders of the osteopathic medical profession for raising its visibility through brand awareness, research, access to care around the world, and osteopathic medical education.
The AOA’s Annual Business Meeting will take place July 16-22 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel. During the early part of the week—July 17, 18 and 19—the AOA Board of Trustees and other osteopathic affiliate groups will hold meetings. The AOA House of Delegates will convene on July 20, 21 and 22. For … Read More
CHICAGO—January 29, 2018—The Elmont Teaching Health Center (ETHC), a community-based health center in Long Island, New York, implemented a program to reduce its patient no-shows in the fourth quarter of 2015. It was successful, achieving a 34 percent decrease, compared to the same quarter in 2014. Physicians and staff at ETHC first surveyed patients in … Read More
Former Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society leader to build strategy for enhancing osteopathic medicine CHICAGO (Dec. 18, 2017) — Rita Forden was named chief executive officer of the American Osteopathic Foundation, the largest nationwide foundation supporting programs and services that enhance patient care and promote osteopathic medicine. As CEO, Forden will oversee strategy and … Read More
CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2017–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decisions made at its Dec. 1-3, 2017 meeting. Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (Meridian, Idaho) – granted pre-accreditation status with the right to recruit students. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Erie, Pennsylvania; Greensburg, Pennsylvania; and Bradenton, Florida) – … Read More
Review in The Journal of The American Osteopathic Association Details Changes to Intake Forms, Protocol for Physician Touch and Communication To Avoid Re-Traumatization CHICAGO—December 11, 2017—Disclosing personal history of sexual assault and other forms of abuse to a primary care physician can have a profound impact on the patient’s experience in the doctor’s office as … Read More
Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers and Other Proposals to Change Medicaid Benefits, Financing and Cost-sharing: Ensuring Access and Affordability Must Be Paramount Joint principles of the following organizations representing front-line physicians: American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American College of Physicians American Osteopathic Association American Psychiatric Association … Read More
CHICAGO—December 6, 2017—Kristin Belleson was named vice president of affiliate and membership services by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the professional home of the nation’s more than 129,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students. In her new role, Belleson is charged with driving member value by better aligning AOA products and services to the evolving … Read More