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The DO

COVID-19: Maintaining your mental health during a pandemic

Here are some ways health care professionals can safeguard their wellbeing during this turbulent time.

03.26.20

AOA

Osteopathic affiliate letter on support for non-profits in CARE Act

This letter requests that Congress provides relief for nonprofits and other tax-exempt healthcare organizations in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. A copy of the letter is below: March 23, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives 1236 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The … Read More

AOA Staff

03.24.20

AOA

Comment period now open for proposed changes to Handbook of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

The proposed changes will remain posted for review and open comment for a period of 45 days. Submitted comments will be shared with the BOS and made available to the AOA Board of Trustees and/or the Executive Committee of the AOA Board of Trustees.

AOA Staff

03.24.20

News Releases

First combined Match results in 6,215 DO PGY1 residents

CHICAGO—March 23, 2020—More than 6,200 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates matched into residency programs through the 2020 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match, the first combined match since the transition to a single graduate medical education accreditation system began. A total of 90.7% of DO students matched into residency programs in 38 specialties. … Read More

AOA Media Team

03.23.20

AOA

AOA letter to Congress requesting attention to PPE shortage and medical leave for health care workforce

This letter calls on Congress to address the shortage of PPE for physicians and the need to provide health care professionals with paid sick leave during COVID-19. A copy of the letter is below: March 22, 2020 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives 1236 Longworth House Office Building … Read More

AOA Staff

03.23.20

The DO

COVID-19 updates: The U.S. socially isolates as pandemic spreads

Everyday life across the country has dramatically changed as cases skyrocket. The DO speaks with an infectious diseases specialist in Oregon on his observations.

The DO

03.18.20

The DO

CMS adopts COVID-19 testing codes

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has adopted two new Common Procedural Technology (CPT) codes that should be used for COVID-19 testing.

The DO

03.18.20

AOA

Check the status of upcoming AOA meetings, conferences and certification exams

The AOA continues to monitor the ongoing spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with the health and well-being of our members and the public as our top priority.

AOA Staff

03.16.20

The DO

COVID-19 updates: What to know this week

The WHO officially declares the virus a pandemic, and The DO discusses the situation with a family physician who focuses on infectious diseases.

The DO

03.11.20