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On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court rescinded the Chevron deference doctrine, which required judges to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous federal laws. This decision allows judges more freedom to impose their interpretations, potentially disrupting regulations on health care, the environment, financial regulations and technology. This decision could lead to delays in federal … Read More
As osteopathic physicians and students, your voice is crucial in shaping healthcare policy, which is why we need you to join the Osteopathic Advocacy Network (OAN) today. Through the OAN, you will engage in impactful advocacy efforts and stay informed on key issues that impact you and your patients. Additionally, each month, OAN members will … Read More
The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is currently accepting applications for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program. This initiative offers loan repayment assistance to physicians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to treating substance use disorders. The STAR program is a vital resource for osteopathic physicians, providing significant financial relief … Read More
On May 23, the AOA submitted a statement to the House Committee on Ways and Means hearing on the collapse of private practice and the challenges facing independent medicine. The letter highlights many issues that we have heard directly from our members, including the negative impacts of healthcare consolidation, such as reduced access to care … Read More
On May 16, the AOA provided a statement for the record to the Senate Finance Committee, emphasizing the critical issues impacting rural health care, including: Serving patients in rural communities Practice sustainability and physician payment Innovation and expanding payment models predicated upon delivering high-quality care Access improvement through telehealth and more The statement calls for … Read More
The AOA recently partnered with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) on a grassroots campaign to build support for the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (H.R. 1202/S. 704). This bill allows medical residents to defer student loan payments without accruing interest during residency, easing financial strain and enabling service in high-need specialties and underserved … Read More
Last week, AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, called on osteopathic physicians to continue the momentum from DO Day on Capitol Hill by building support for the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), which aims to establish stable, annual payment updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule based on the Medicare Economic … Read More
On March 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized provisions to streamline the enrollment process and maintain continuity of health coverage for children, people with disabilities and older individuals who qualify for Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program (BHP). This rule clarified the application process for eligible enrollees … Read More
DO Day on Capitol Hill is a pivotal event where osteopathic physicians and medical students advocate for critical healthcare policies directly with lawmakers. DO Day advocates focused on three critical legislative initiatives that directly impact the osteopathic profession and the broader healthcare landscape: Protecting patient access to care and physician practices by advocating for positive … Read More