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The AOA’s Outstanding Affiliate Award recognizes osteopathic state and specialty college affiliates that demonstrate innovation, creativity, resourcefulness and flexibility; highlights outstanding affiliate performance; recognizes affiliate contributions that advance the osteopathic profession; and celebrates and shares noteworthy programs and initiatives with all affiliates to encourage best practices.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) have recently entered a partnership to help osteopathic physicians integrate lifestyle medicine into their practice of medicine. As part of the partnership, the organizations are offering two upcoming collaborative webinars. On Oct. 27, attendees can learn about transforming health through technology … Read More
For over 150 years, osteopathic physicians have been at the forefront of medical innovation, advancing patient care and shaping the future of medicine. Every year, the AOA recognizes individuals whose work has left a lasting mark on the profession at OMED, the world’s largest annual gathering of osteopathic physicians. This year’s conference takes place in Nashville, … Read More
Nominations are now being accepted for the AOA’s 2026 cohort of advocacy awards, which recognize excellence in public policy advocacy and support for the osteopathic profession. This year’s winners will be honored at DO Day 2026, beginning with two days of virtual programming on March 21 and 22, followed by two days of in-person Congressional … Read More
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The AOA and its state affiliates are leading efforts to protect patients, strengthen physician-led care and promote public health. Recent developments in South Carolina, Florida and New Jersey highlight the importance of this work. South Carolina: Defending physician-led care On Sept. 10, 2025, the South Carolina Senate considered legislation with major implications for healthcare delivery. … Read More
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 AOA is committed to strengthening the pipeline of future physicians by supporting students, residents and early-career doctors. Two recent efforts reflect this work: Expanding graduate medical education (GME) The AOA joined more than 80 organizations in supporting the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (S. 2439/H.R. 4731). This bipartisan bill would add 14,000 … Read More
The AOA recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on two major 2026 proposed rules: the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). In addition, the AOA organized a specialty affiliate sign-on letter opposing harmful provisions in the MPFS rule. Below are the recent … Read More