The American Osteopathic Association, representing nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students throughout the country, believes in a patient-centered approach to care that relies on shared decision-making rooted in trust built between patients and physicians. As a physician organization dedicated to promoting public health, we regard vaccination as one of the most powerful tools to … Read More
The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Psychiatric Association and the Society of General Internal Medicine. WASHINGTON—Our organizations believe that the … Read More
The following statement is attributable to AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), CS; and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. Representing nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students in the U.S., the American Osteopathic Association is deeply concerned by the recent removal of all 17 members of the Centers for Disease … Read More
The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association: The American Osteopathic Association, representing more than 157,000 physicians who serve millions of patients, implores the preservation of the Medicaid program during the budget reconciliation process. For decades, the Medicaid program has provided health care coverage for millions of people, including children and parents, low-income … Read More
Group of Six: American Osteopathic Association American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists American College of Physicians American Psychiatric Association Washington, D.C. – Our organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians, residents and medical students, accept the large body of evidence that makes clear that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, … Read More
Washington, D.C. – The end-of-year omnibus package included important health provisions but fell short of fully resolving the Medicare payment challenges physicians face. On behalf of the nearly 600,000 physicians and medical students our organizations represent, we strongly urge the 118th Congress to address outdated Medicare physician payment so that patients can access the high-quality … Read More