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COVID-19 regulatory updates — March 16

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

AOA Staff

03.16.21

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Upcoming webinar March 23: Evidence-based best practices for evolving the discussion of race, culture and medicine into action

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

AOA Staff

03.15.21

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AOA Advocacy Award winners announced

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

AOA Staff

03.09.21

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Get insights from physician experts on advancing health equity in BHI webinar on March 18

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

AOA Staff

03.04.21

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Upcoming webinar March 16: Practice growth in 2021: adding popular new products and service lines to your practice

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

AOA Staff

03.03.21

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Upcoming webinar Feb. 24: COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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

AOA Staff

02.18.21

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America’s frontline physicians offer recommendations for action to new administration

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

AOA Staff

02.17.21

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Joint statement from AACOM, AOA, NBOME: Support of suspension of COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE and continued osteopathic assessment

PHILADELPHIA, PA —The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) with support from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) have been working together on numerous challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. One such challenge is balancing the importance of appropriate … Read More

AOA, COCA, NBOME, AACOM

02.17.21

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AOA statement recognizing Black History Month

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is proud to honor Black History Month, a month-long celebration of the contributions and achievements of African Americans that have shaped the United States. The AOA also recognizes the countless sacrifices made by African Americans in U.S. history, as well as those made today in the face of systemic racism … Read More

AOA Staff

02.16.21