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Around 2 in 3 physicians expect or hope to retire from medicine by their mid- or late 60s, according to Medscape’s retirement report released in December 2023. Roughly 28% of hospitalists expressed a desire to retire even earlier, in their 50s.
Leading health care and medical associations from across the country today made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, as a means to help improve the health of our nation. These organizations include the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Board of Medical … Read More
In the April issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including the utilization of telehealth for opioid use disorder treatment, an investigation into the individual and combined effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and Bio-Electro-Magnetic Energy Regulation therapy on neck pain, the influence of … Read More
Osteopathic medicine continues making strides thanks to the contributions of dedicated professionals in the health care industry, including the leadership at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) in Conroe, Texas, and organizations like MAOPS who provide excellent continuing medical education opportunities for physicians. Read about SHSU-COM’s new residency program and MAOPS’ CME … Read More
The AOA and the Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society (MOMS) recently sent a letter supporting Minnesota state bill, S.F.3531, which enacts various policies aimed at supporting physician wellness and addressing burnout, to the benefit of the state’s physicians as well as the patients whom they serve. The letter states that, as of 2023, 26 state medical … Read More
In a world where the path to medical school is often depicted as a one-size-fits-all journey, my story is a testament to the fact that there is no cookie-cutter method for current or prospective doctors. I am now a third-year osteopathic medical student, but my path to get here has taken many detours.
In January 2023, the New York State Senate proposed a bill that would prevent noncompete clauses from being included in employee contracts. Although the bill, S3100A, was vetoed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in December, the idea of banning noncompete clauses is picking up steam; they are already banned in several other states, and the Federal Trade … Read More
This is the first 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. As the professional home for the nation’s 148,000+ DOs and 38,000+ osteopathic medical students, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) … Read More
CMS has created a new office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M) visit complexity add-on code to improve payment for the time, intensity and practice expense resources involved when physicians furnish E/M office visit services that enable them to build longitudinal relationships with patients. The AOA has developed a range of new resources to educate physicians … Read More