Advocacy in action For the win: 7 advocacy victories for the osteopathic profession in 2016 Learn how your letters helped #SaveOMT and where osteopathic medicine was recognized in state laws. Dec. 27, 2016Tuesday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics advocacyopioidspolicy In 2016, the osteopathic medical profession’s voice was loud and clear in Washington, D.C., and state capitols across the country. The AOA and its affiliate partners worked together to give the profession a legislative voice and mobilize the profession to speak out this year. Enhancing public policy impact is one of the key components of the AOA’s 2014-2016 strategic plan. Through letters, tweets and meetings with legislators, the profession garnered advocacy wins at both the federal and state levels. The infographic below highlights seven of these advocacy wins for the osteopathic medical profession. More in Advocacy AOA statement on HHS dismissal of USPSTF vice chairs The USPSTF plays a critical role in healthcare coverage and access to services, as health plan coverage for preventive services without cost-sharing is directly tied to the recommendations of the task force, the statement notes. DO Day 2026 combines Capitol Hill advocacy with an insightful presentation on leadership Advocate for the osteopathic profession on Capitol Hill and learn the “most people don’t” philosophy of leadership from keynote speaker Bart Berkey. Previous articleBy the people, for the people: Meet the DOs elected to state office Next articleGround floor: TouroCOM-Harlem professor played role in Ebola research
AOA statement on HHS dismissal of USPSTF vice chairs The USPSTF plays a critical role in healthcare coverage and access to services, as health plan coverage for preventive services without cost-sharing is directly tied to the recommendations of the task force, the statement notes.
DO Day 2026 combines Capitol Hill advocacy with an insightful presentation on leadership Advocate for the osteopathic profession on Capitol Hill and learn the “most people don’t” philosophy of leadership from keynote speaker Bart Berkey.
The DO magazine was a great communication tool for communicating in the profession itself ! The online movement of this magazine has destroyed it ! That is terrible ! Jeff Cohen DO Jan. 2, 2017, at 7:07 am Reply