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The digital world is advancing health care whether we like it or not. During this time of great change, it’s imperative that the osteopathic community invests in ensuring that we are leaders in the movement of digital health.
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) administers the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA), a three-level examination designed for licensure for the practice of osteopathic medicine. The examination design for COMLEX-USA Level 3 (L3) was changed in September 2018 to a two-day computer-based examination with two components: a multiple-choice … Read More
As of this writing, I’m coming up on five years of being formally retired from practicing medicine. Have my feelings changed? Not really. Have they evolved? Yes, they most certainly have. I suspect yours have or will as well.
Walking groups run by trained individuals, lasting under an hour in a natural environment, may be a cost-effective way by which to encourage sustainable changes in physical activity as well as foster companionship and a shared experience of wellness among participants. Walk with a Doc (WWaD) is a national program that provides a platform for … Read More
On May 16, the AOA provided a statement for the record to the Senate Finance Committee, emphasizing the critical issues impacting rural health care, including: Serving patients in rural communities Practice sustainability and physician payment Innovation and expanding payment models predicated upon delivering high-quality care Access improvement through telehealth and more The statement calls for … Read More
This is the fourth in a series of Student Parity Advocacy Updates shared with the osteopathic medical profession. The message is attributable to AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, and AOA CEO Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. It’s an exciting time of transition for many members of our distinctive profession. We commend each of our extraordinary … Read More
The AOA recently partnered with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) on a grassroots campaign to build support for the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (H.R. 1202/S. 704). This bill allows medical residents to defer student loan payments without accruing interest during residency, easing financial strain and enabling service in high-need specialties and underserved … Read More
Last week, AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO, called on osteopathic physicians to continue the momentum from DO Day on Capitol Hill by building support for the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act (H.R. 2474), which aims to establish stable, annual payment updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule based on the Medicare Economic … Read More
On March 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized provisions to streamline the enrollment process and maintain continuity of health coverage for children, people with disabilities and older individuals who qualify for Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Basic Health Program (BHP). This rule clarified the application process for eligible enrollees … Read More