Oct. 17, 2025Friday News in brief Funding lapse update, Oct. 15, 2025 CMS offers advice to clinicians as the lapse in federal funding continues.
Oct. 14, 2025Tuesday medical education Medical education COCA seeks comments on proposed amendments to COM accreditation standards The COCA seeks comments from the osteopathic medical profession and the public at large on the proposed amendments.
Oct. 2, 2025Thursday fundingtelemedicine News AOA offers patient access impact amid government funding concerns On Oct. 1, 2025, telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which broadly expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare patients, lapsed.
Oct. 1, 2025Wednesday OMED25 News in brief Virtual osteopathic CME now available via OMED On-Demand All conference programming is available on demand through Dec. 31, 2025.
Sept. 24, 2025Wednesday News in brief AOA urges evidence-based and routine vaccination for patients Vaccination is one of the most powerful tools to prevent infectious diseases and avoidable illness, the AOA notes in a recent statement.
Aug. 25, 2025Monday News in brief AOA President makes homemade biscuits and shares details about OMED25 AOA President Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, is looking forward to OMED25, Sept. 25-28 in Nashville, Tennessee, not only to connect with the osteopathic medical community, but also to enjoy the wonderful food in Music City.
Aug. 7, 2025Thursday AOAresearchvaccines In the news Statement from leading physician groups on HHS decision to pull mRNA vaccine funding “Sustained research funding is essential to developing the next generation of tools that protect Americans from infectious disease,” the statement reads.
Aug. 4, 2025Monday News in brief Statement from medical association liaisons to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on being barred from nation’s vaccine review process “We strongly urge the Administration to reconsider excluding our organizations from participating in the ACIP vaccine review process so we can continue to feel confident in its vaccine recommendations for our patients,” the statement reads.
July 10, 2025Thursday advocacyAOAAOA advocacy Success AOA advocacy win: Alberta, Canada, recognizes AOA board certification and residency training Following years of advocacy, Alberta physicians’ college voted to amend its bylaws to recognize AOA board certification and residency training at its May 2025 meeting.
June 17, 2025Tuesday OMED25 News in brief OMED25 registration now open The world’s largest gathering of osteopathic physicians, residents and medical students takes place Sept. 25-28 in Nashville.