Lawmaking Advocacy win: Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act passes House Grassroots AOA campaign led to over 3,000 emails to lawmakers in support of the bill. June 19, 2018Tuesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 5102, the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018, which would create a loan repayment program for SUD treatment providers. The AOA helped shape the bill, supported its introduction, was involved in direct lobbying, and created a grassroots action campaign, which resulted in over 3,000 emails that encouraged lawmakers to support the bill. Specifically, the bill will offer student loan repayment of up to $250,000 for participants who agree to work as a SUD treatment professional in areas most in need of their services. These include: -A mental health professional shortage area; or -A county where the drug overdose death rate is higher than the national average. The bill now moves on to the Senate for debate. 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 articlePhysician groups revisiting stances on physician-assisted death Next articleMore than $1.3 million in funding awarded to osteopathic researchers
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.
To whom it may concern, I am a PGY-1 in physical medicine and rehabilitation who plans on going into pain medicine. Is there any additional information on the SUD loan repayment bill on whose loans would be forgiven? Would it only be federal student loans or would the billl include private? Any additional information would be appreciated. Jun. 19, 2018, at 8:28 pm Reply