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The AOA joined the Regulatory Relief Coalition (RRC) and other physician organizations in urging CMS to halt implementation of the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model in Medicare Fee-for-Service. In formal comments to CMS, the coalition warned that the WISeR Model—which would expand prior authorization (PA) requirements—conflicts with the Administration’s stated goal of reducing … Read More
Simulation-based medical education (SBME) is a method for enhancing learner skill prior to initiating care for real patients. Although the use of SBME continues to grow, there is limited data on simulations related to osteopathic medical training. Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) applies hands-on techniques to facilitate healing. We hypothesized that the use of SBME to … Read More
Physician groups decry halt to mRNA vaccine research funding The AOA, alongside four other physician organizations, issued a joint statement expressing alarm over the HHS decision to halt most federal investment in mRNA vaccine research. The letter stated that cutting this funding undermines scientific progress and weakens the nation’s ability to respond to future pandemics … Read More
This study examined the predictive validity of Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) total scores and cumulative undergraduate grade point averages (UGPAs) for performance on the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA) Level 1 and Level 2-CE (Cognitive Evaluation) licensure examinations administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME). Additionally, … 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 AOA joined over 80 physician organizations in opposing S. 2426, the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act. The bill would permit pharmacists to diagnose and treat conditions such as flu, COVID-19, RSV and strep throat. The letter stated that this proposal: Expands beyond pharmacists’ training and expertise Risks misdiagnosis by substituting a … Read More
Research and scholarship are core drivers of medicine in the modern era. Evidence-based practice continues to replace expert opinion and long-held practice beliefs. Involvement in the development and writing of these guidelines is critical for Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) to maintain a seat at the academic table. According to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), … Read More
AOA supports No Surprises Act enforcement The AOA recently sent a letter of support to the sponsors of the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act, which highlighted that while the No Surprises Act (NSA) was intended to protect patients and providers from surprise medical bills, flawed implementation has created challenges. Early rulemaking overly relied on the … Read More
Mental health conditions have been subject to significant societal stigma, which impacts the self-perception of people with mental illness and can impact their decision to seek treatment. General practitioners in the United States report overall negative attitudes toward people with severe mental illness; however, there are few studies into the beliefs of medical students on … Read More