The AOA is proud to partner with Mediaplanet for its Osteopathic Medicine campaign. The campaign includes features on osteopathic physician leaders who are making a distinct impact on the future of medicine, including the first Black woman to be dean of a U.S. medical school, Barbara Ross-Lee, DO, the chief health and medical officer of … Read More
For many people, the past year has been a year to forget, but for fourth-year medical students, it’ll be one they’ll always remember—the year they become physicians. To those students, we want to use the upcoming Match Day to make everything about YOU. When you get your Match results this Friday, have a loved one … Read More
COVID-19 regulatory updates from the last week include Medicare increasing payment rates for COVID-19 vaccines and an update from CMS on COVID-related MIPS policy changes. Medicare increases payment rates for COVID-19 vaccines Starting March 15, 2021, Medicare will pay physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and other immunizers the same amount for administration of the first and second … Read More
Tune in on March 23 at 7 p.m. CT for a webinar on creating and delivering culturally competent health care services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of all patients. The webinar has AOA Category 2-A CME available and costs $50 for AOA members and $75 for nonmembers. Panelist Monique Gary, DO, will … Read More
The AOA Board of Trustees Committee on Awards confirmed the following winners of the new AOA Advocacy Awards, which were presented on Monday, March 8, 2021 during DO Day: Individual Excellence in Advocacy Student – Jennifer Lee Resident – James Latronica, DO Physician – Roozehra Khan, DO Affiliate Executive – Tabitha Arnett, Indiana Osteopathic Association … Read More
This month’s one-hour Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Collaborative webinar on March 18 at 1 p.m. CT discusses approaches to advance health equity through BHI. The webinar will feature actionable information and insights, including: BHI tips to address diversity/equity, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and gender identity (i.e., LBGTQIA+) Key considerations when addressing disparities within the … Read More
Tune in on March 16 at 7 p.m. CT for a webinar on adding popular new products and service lines to your practice in 2021. The webinar has AOA Category 2-A CME available and costs $40 for AOA members and $65 for nonmembers. This webinar will discuss the pros and cons of offering popular new … Read More
Tune in on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. CT for a webinar on COVID-19 vaccines. The webinar has AOA Category 1-A CME available and costs $50 for AOA members and $75 for nonmembers. This webinar will discuss the various platforms for the two active COVID-19 vaccines and those that will be released later, the efficacy … Read More
This letter, written on behalf of 590,000 physicians and medical students represented by six medical associations including the AOA, offers recommendations to the new administration on issues to be prioritized for action. A copy of the letter is below: February 17, 2021 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20500 … Read More