In response to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) request for input on deregulatory actions, the AOA submitted formal comments identifying federal policies that hinder physician autonomy, limit competition and contribute to administrative burnout. The AOA’s recommendations center on three key areas: Reducing administrative burden: The AOA called for major reforms to the Merit-Based … Read More
Before the Civil War, the United States was deeply divided between its proslavery and antislavery citizens. Beginning with the Missouri Compromise of 1820, attempts to compromise on slavery sought to maintain a balance between free and slave states, particularly regarding the expansion of slavery into new territories. The acquisition of new territory because of the … Read More
In December 2024, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Everson, DO, MPH, joined the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the agency’s chief medical officer (CMO). Previously, Dr. Everson served in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Space Force as the primary consultant and subject matter expert to the U.S. Surgeon General on all matters … Read More
On May 27, the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), in partnership with the AOA, launched a national grassroots campaign urging Congress to oppose proposed changes to the federal student loan system that could significantly increase the financial burden on osteopathic medical students. The legislation under consideration would cap graduate borrowing at $150,000, eliminate GRAD Plus … Read More
During the week of June 2, AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA, and AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), CS, participated in a series of high-level meetings on Capitol Hill to advance the AOA’s federal policy priorities and ensure the voice of osteopathic medicine is heard in key legislative discussions. First, the AOA … Read More
Transitions can be scary, especially when you’re in medical school. It is often very helpful to hear the wise words of the DOs and students who have already been through these changes. In this Q&A, residents Omari Baines-Waiz, DO, and Hannah Boehler, DO, MS, PGY-2 at CoxHealth Family Medicine Residency – Springfield, share what factors … Read More
The following statement is attributable to AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), CS; and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. Representing nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students in the U.S., the American Osteopathic Association is deeply concerned by the recent removal of all 17 members of the Centers for Disease … Read More
This month, we spoke with Sadaf Lodhi, DO, an accomplished osteopathic OB-GYN who is passionate about education, empowerment and whole-person care. Driven by a lifelong dream to become a physician, Dr. Lodhi leads Femme Vie Health, a concierge medical practice in New York, and she hosts “The Muslim Sex Podcast.” Through her work, she continues … Read More
Vascular access malfunction and failure contribute to morbidity and hospitalization in hemodialysis populations. Although controversy still exists over the identification and appropriate management of access malfunction, recognition of sentinel signs during physical examination remains an efficient way to screen for access malfunction. Dialysis staff are on the front line of providing quality care to dialysis … Read More