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First published in 2017, “This is Going to Hurt” is a collection of diary entries made by author Adam Kay during his time spent as a junior doctor in the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK). Kay, an England native, shares his residency and attending experiences. The narrative begins with a look … Read More
In the May issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including the effects of OMT on pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain, the pressure to publish and research misconduct in academic medicine, diversity in osteopathic medical school admissions and … Read More
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.
On March 28, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor and Department of Treasury released their final rule preventing short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) plans from being marketed as standard coverage. In this rule, the Departments finalized provisions to limit the length of coverage under STLDI plans from up to 36 months … Read More
As a medical student, I have often felt like my life is on hold due to the demanding schedule and requirements of my training. I have no doubt that medicine is what I am truly meant to do, but it is easy to watch peers in different careers traveling across the world with more time, … Read More
Hans Yu, DO, and medical administrator Malcolm Lee work together in an independent physician association (IPA), which aims to provide better reimbursement for private practice physicians who serve their patients in a cost-effective way.
On April 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule. The rule makes several changes to improve access to timely care supported by the AOA, including: Adding network adequacy evaluation standards for an “Outpatient Behavioral Health” new facility-specialty provider category; Requiring MA utilization management … Read More
In 2024, Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska are the best states for practicing medicine, while Hawaii, Rhode Island and New Jersey are the most difficult, according to WalletHub’s recently released list of the best and worst states for physicians.
This year’s DO Day on Capitol Hill was a resounding success, as hundreds of osteopathic physicians, students and advocates came together to make their voices heard in the halls of Congress. The AOA is proud of the passion and commitment demonstrated by participants, and we are excited to share some of the key accomplishments and … Read More