On Feb. 15, the AOA and other physician organizations from the “The Group of Six” issued a statement in support of the safety of vaccines, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine. In an era where public health faces unprecedented challenges, the AOA continues to stand at the forefront of advocating for commonsense health policy. The … Read More
The AOA and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association recently launched a grassroots campaign encouraging the Arizona State Legislature to support a bill (H.B. 2187) that promotes truth in advertising in health care. This legislation is crucial for ensuring that patients understand their providers’ credentials and can make informed decisions about their care. This bill will … Read More
The West Virginia State Legislature is considering a bill (WV S.B. 714) that eliminates the osteopathic (DO) medical board and transfers the regulation and discipline of DOs to the allopathic (MD) medical board. While DOs and MDs complete the same comprehensive medication education, DOs complete additional training in osteopathic principles and practice – unique competencies … Read More
The AOA and the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM), recently sent a letter to Congress supporting the recently introduced Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act (H.R. 7050). This legislation aims to establish 1,000 new Medicare-supported residency positions in addiction medicine, addiction psychiatry or pain medicine over five years, enhancing patient access to specialized care. … Read More
On Jan. 8, 2024, the AOA and 40 osteopathic state and specialty affiliates sent a letter to Congress expressing support for the Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act (H.R. 6683), which would eliminate the looming 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment, which took effect Jan. 1, 2024. The letter states that enactment of this legislation … Read More
On Jan. 2, 2024, the AOA and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (ACOP) sent a letter thanking Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Stephanie Bice for introducing the bipartisan Access to Donor Milk Act (H.R. 5486). This bipartisan legislation would allow states to use Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) funding to … Read More
The AOA is now accepting applications for open roles on its Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel and Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) advisory teams. All members with an interest in physician payment issues should apply! The CPT Editorial Panel is charged with maintaining the CPT code set and ensuring that codes remain up … Read More
Last week, the AOA launched a grassroots campaign encouraging Congress to take action to prevent the looming 3.37% cut to Medicare physician payment. As a leading voice on Capitol Hill, the AOA is committed to advocating for policies that support our physician and student members and ensure the best possible care for our patients. Reduced … Read More
The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was released on Nov. 2, 2023. The AOA has prepared a detailed summary of the changes and developed a webinar that highlight important changes for physicians to be aware of going into 2024, including: Overall payment changes that are applicable across specialties Changes to Medicare telehealth policies … Read More