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National Defense Authorization Act recognizes American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) recognized the AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists as a physician certifying organization that meets the criteria as outlined in the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
AOA urges Congress to protect Medicaid program
The AOA, representing over 150,000 osteopathic physicians, recently called for the preservation of the Medicaid program. The statement reads, in part, “Medicaid is a lifeline for our nation’s most vulnerable … To that end, it is of the utmost importance that Congress protect this vital program.”
Nearly 20 states and cities designate December as Osteopathic Medicine Month
In recognition of nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and medical students in the U.S., 19 states and cities across the nation are observing December 2024 as Osteopathic Medicine Month. This designation recognizes the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine, which applies a distinctive philosophy and approach to caring for patients in all areas of medicine, including primary care, surgery and specialty fields.