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In the May issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a review of OMT’s effectiveness managing headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction, an analysis of patients with cardiopulmonary symptoms in a Long COVID clinic, cutaneous manifestations of Addison’s disease, and more!
A broad coalition of national healthcare organizations, including the AOA, recently sent a letter to Reps. Suzan DelBene and Mike Kelly expressing strong support for the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act. The legislation would eliminate the current 20% Medicare cost-sharing requirement for chronic care management (CCM) services, a key barrier that limits patient access to … Read More
DO Day doesn’t end when you leave Capitol Hill; it continues with Virtual DO Day, offering on-demand CME designed to keep you informed, engaged and effective in today’s evolving health policy landscape. Whether you joined us in Washington or are looking to get more involved, Virtual DO Day provides practical, real-world insights into the issues … Read More
Healthcare inequities disproportionately affect underprivileged groups, leading to negative health outcomes. Challenges are compounded in regions like Appalachian Ohio, where rurality and poverty exacerbate issues such as access to care and environmental stressors, significantly impacting conditions like asthma. In severe cases of asthma, sinus surgery is sometimes indicated, because it has been shown to improve … Read More
Edward Stiles, DO, FAAO (Dist.), has dedicated his career to advancing osteopathic medicine. A graduate of A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), he was mentored by leading specialists and pioneered the first hospital-based osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) services and Medicare coding system. With decades of leadership at osteopathic colleges, including the University … Read More
CHICAGO—The postponement of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s (BCBSM) proposed reimbursement policy affecting evaluation and management (E/M) services billed with modifier 25 marks a critical step in safeguarding accurate physician reimbursement, reducing administrative burden and protecting patient access to timely, high-quality care. The decision, announced April 15, follows significant feedback from osteopathic physicians and … Read More
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