Does a surgeon’s undergraduate medical training impact patient outcomes? That is the question that researchers set out to answer when they conducted a study that was published in JAMA in October. The study examined patients’ health and wellbeing after surgery performed by DO and MD surgeons. It used Medicare claims data from 2016 to 2019, … Read More
On Nov. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which includes updates to physician payment policies, the Quality Payment Program (QPP) and Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The AOA has developed an in-depth resource outlining key changes that could impact physician practices in … Read More
The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) and American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG) recently received the 2025 award for Outstanding Educational Collaboration from the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACEHP). This award, which recognizes individuals and/or organizations for working collaboratively with others on an educational endeavor that embodies … Read More
In 2023, the AOA reported that 57% of practicing DO physicians are in primary care specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. The AOA also reported that, over the last two decades, the number of DOs pursuing non-primary care specialties has increased significantly.
With over 150 million copies sold, J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” is one of the best-selling books of all time. In this classic story, the struggle against darkness is as much an internal battle as it is an epic quest.
This statement was jointly released by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and the American Board of Surgery on Nov. 15, 2024. Nov. 15, 2024—The American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS), the national certifying body for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) general surgeons and related specialists and the American Board of Surgery (ABS), the national … Read More
It’s holiday gift-giving time! What do you get for DOs and osteopathic medical students (including yourself) who have worked so hard all year long? DOs and medical students are so much more than just their profession—we have other interests, inspirations and hobbies as well. So instead of new scrubs, a stethoscope or the latest and … Read More
Osteopathic medicine continues to make strides within the medical field and beyond, thanks to the contributions of dedicated professionals in the health care industry, including Michael Foti, DO, a dedicated mental health advocate publishing an innovative health newsletter, and Nora Ekeanya, DO, an award-winning psychiatrist hosting an upcoming webinar as part of the “Regaining the … Read More
The AOA has officially opened applications for the 2025 cohort of the Leadership Academy. Applications are open to AOA members now through Friday, Nov. 22. This program provides opportunities for participants to develop and enhance their skills in preparation for future leadership roles within the AOA, the osteopathic profession and beyond. The highly competitive application … Read More