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On Oct. 27, Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) visited Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) in Ivins, Utah, to discuss the importance of osteopathic medicine and the challenges facing the physician workforce. During her visit, Rep. Maloy met with osteopathic medical students and campus leadership to explore issues such as graduate medical education funding … Read More
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) led osteopathic physicians and medical students to the Ohio State Capitol for DO Day in Columbus, an advocacy event focused on advancing policies that strengthen patient care and protect access to physician-led treatment. This event empowered OOA members to engage directly with state lawmakers, champion legislation … Read More
As the federal government shutdown continues, critical healthcare programs and services remain at risk. The prolonged stalemate has delayed key federal operations, including Medicare payment system updates, and created uncertainty for physicians and patients alike. Now is the time for Congress to act. Urge your lawmakers to fund the government and support permanent telehealth flexibilities … Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking feedback on how non-compete clauses in employment contracts impact physicians, patients and the healthcare system. The agency’s Request for Information (RFI), released on Sept. 4, 2025, aims to better understand how these clauses affect career mobility, physician well-being, innovation and patient access to care. As part of its … Read More
The AOA, in partnership with more than 30 state and specialty affiliates, continues to amplify the osteopathic voice in Washington. Recently, the AOA and its affiliates submitted joint letters to Congress and the U.S. Department of Education addressing two major policy issues: extending key health program funding and protecting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) … Read More
The AOA is calling on members to help celebrate and strengthen osteopathic advocacy through two exciting opportunities. AOA Advocacy Awards Nominate an outstanding osteopathic advocate for the 2025 AOA Advocacy Awards by Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT. Categories include: Individual Excellence in Advocacy Organizational Excellence in Advocacy Congressional Champion of Osteopathic Medicine … Read More
The AOA, with the Group of Six, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opposing a proposed rule that would end the “duration of status” policy for nonimmigrant visa holders, including J-1 physicians in graduate medical education (GME) programs. The comments warned that replacing the current system with a fixed admission period … Read More
On Oct. 1, 2025, Congress failed to pass legislation to continue government funding, triggering disruptions across federal programs and threatening access to critical healthcare services. For osteopathic physicians and their patients, the impact is immediate and significant, including: Telehealth restrictions: With COVID-era flexibilities expired, Medicare patients can no longer broadly access telehealth from home or … Read More
The AOA and its state affiliates are leading efforts to protect patients, strengthen physician-led care and promote public health. Recent developments in South Carolina, Florida and New Jersey highlight the importance of this work. South Carolina: Defending physician-led care On Sept. 10, 2025, the South Carolina Senate considered legislation with major implications for healthcare delivery. … Read More