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The AOA has officially opened applications for the 2025 cohort of the Leadership Academy. Applications are open to AOA members now through Friday, Nov. 22. This program provides opportunities for participants to develop and enhance their skills in preparation for future leadership roles within the AOA, the osteopathic profession and beyond. The highly competitive application … Read More
On Oct. 4, 2024, the AOA submitted comments on the HHS Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (formerly Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT) Health Data, Technology and Interoperability Proposed Rule. The rule marks another important step forward in fostering improved data sharing across our health care system, promoting care coordination for physicians across … Read More
Looming Medicare physician payment cuts are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, with a proposed 2.8% reduction that threatens patient care and the sustainability of physician practices. In response, Bruce A. Wolf, DO, Chair of the AOA Department of Governmental Affairs, sent an advocacy alert urging members of the Osteopathic Advocacy Network (OAN) … Read More
This article was updated Oct. 22 with new information on HHS actions to address the shortage of IV fluids. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will support providers and suppliers impacted by Hurricane Helene within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster zones, under President Biden’s major disaster declarations. On … Read More
DOs whose practice of medicine has been impacted by a recent natural disaster can apply for a disaster relief grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) via its Disaster Relief Program. The funding was made possible through donations to AOF by AOA members and state osteopathic association members. Currently, eligibility is limited to those affected by … Read More
CHICAGO—Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, was installed Saturday as the second female President in the history of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the nation’s premier osteopathic medical organization representing more than 197,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students across the nation. Dr. Hubka assumed the presidency before an estimated 900 osteopathic physicians, … Read More
This is the fourth in a series of Student Parity Advocacy Updates shared with the osteopathic medical profession. The message is attributable to AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. It’s an exciting time of transition for many members of our distinctive profession. We commend each of our extraordinary … Read More
This is the third in a series of Student Parity Advocacy Updates shared with the osteopathic medical profession. The message is attributable to AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. Though the osteopathic medical profession continues to grow larger and stronger with each passing year, DOs and osteopathic medical … Read More
This year’s DO Day on Capitol Hill was a resounding success, as hundreds of osteopathic physicians, students and advocates came together to make their voices heard in the halls of Congress. The AOA is proud of the passion and commitment demonstrated by participants, and we are excited to share some of the key accomplishments and … Read More