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American Osteopathic Association Congratulates Physician Founders of National Women Physicians Day

Osteopathic Emergency Physician Hala Sabry, DO, Led Efforts to Honor Birthday of First Woman Physician Chicago – Feb. 2, 2017 – The American Osteopathic Association congratulates Hala Sabry, DO, and all female physicians on the inaugural celebration of National Women Physicians Day, to be held Friday, February 3, 2017. Dr. Sabry, an osteopathic emergency physician … Read More

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02.02.17

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Presidents of Five Medical Organizations Representing 500,000 Physicians and Medical Students Meet with U.S. Senators with One Message: Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

​WASHINGTON, DC—February 2, 2017-Leaders of five medical organizations representing 500,000 physicians and medical students today urged U.S. senators to maintain affordable and meaningful coverage and access to health care for the millions of Americans who are now covered under current law and benefit from other consumer protections. In meetings with Republican and Democratic senators, the … Read More

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02.02.17

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Misdiagnosis of Common Foot and Ankle Injuries May Result in Arthritis, Chronic Pain and Disability

The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Review Highlights Importance of Additional Imaging, Second Opinions for Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment CHICAGO—January 30, 2017—Front-line physicians are advised to err on the side of caution and opt for additional imaging and second opinions when diagnosing six common foot and ankle injuries. A new study by orthopedic surgeons … Read More

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01.30.17

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The American Osteopathic Association Responds to Executive Order on Immigration

AOA President Boyd R. Buser, DO, and CEO Adrienne White-Faines, MPA, FACHE, expressed concern about the executive order in a statement released today. CHICAGO—January 30, 2017—The American Osteopathic Association today released a joint statement from its president, Boyd R. Buser, DO and chief executive officer, Adrienne White-Faines, MPA, FACHE, on the recent executive order on … Read More

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01.30.17

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America’s Physicians Stand Together to Protect Women’s Health

The AOA Joins Other Physician Groups in Advocating for Affordable Access to Women's Health Care   WASHINGTON, DC—January 23, 2017—The women of America have an enormous amount at stake as Congress debates the future of health insurance coverage. For seven years, current law has guaranteed women no-copay coverage of preventive services and coverage for maternity … Read More

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01.23.17

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American Osteopathic Association Affirms Support for Vaccination

Osteopathic Physicians Cite Evidence on Safety, Effectiveness and Avoided Costs CHICAGO—January 11, 2017—American Osteopathic Association President Boyd R. Buser, DO, today reiterated the physician group’s policy on vaccination. “Osteopathic physicians strongly support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination guidelines because vaccines are proven to be safe and to protect patients against needless … Read More

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01.11.17

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Delirium an Insidious, Deadly Threat to Nursing Home Residents

​The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Literature Review Offers Clinical Guidance for Physicians, Long-term Care Staff CHICAGO—January 9, 2017—A comprehensive review of research published today in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds delirium to be an often-undiagnosed syndrome, affecting nearly 18 percent of long-term care residents, with a staggering 40 percent one-year … Read More

AOA Media Team

01.09.17

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AOA Letter on Health Care Reform Priorities

Statement attributable to Boyd Buser, DO, President of the American Osteopathic Association. This letter was sent to U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump; U.S. Vice President-Elect Mike Pence; U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan; and U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. CHICAGO- … Read More

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01.03.17

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Accreditation Decisions for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

CHICAGO–Dec. 19, 2016– The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced accreditation decision made at its Dec. 2-4, 2016, meeting. This information is being provided pursuant to 34 CFR 602.26 issued by the U.S. Department of Education -Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (Meridian, ID) – deferred decision on award of pre-accreditation … Read More

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12.19.16