Physician payment
Nov. 13, 2019How the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for 2020 may impact your specialty
Some specialties will likely see payment increases next year, while others will see a dip. Find out how yours will be affected.
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Moving forward
Nov. 12, 2019Third osteopathic certifying board replaces its high-stakes recertification exam
The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology’s new online exam process will provide diplomates with greater flexibility.
Medical education
Nov. 6, 2019Med students will soon be able to serve on COCA, the entity that accredits DO schools
The forthcoming student representatives will fully participate in all aspects of COCA and have voting authority.
Rules and regulations
Oct. 23, 2019Anthem proceeds with Modifier 25 audits, prepayment clinical validation policy
More than 20,000 DOs could see increased denials and delays for claims.
Money matters
Oct. 16, 20194 ways to help your patients save money on prescription drugs
AOA is offering a prescription drug savings card to help lower the cost of medication not covered by insurance.
Board certification news
Oct. 11, 2019Applications open for early entry initial board certification in family medicine
Current third-year family medicine residents will be able to take a shorter, less expensive cognitive exam in their final year of training.
Lifelong learning
Oct. 1, 2019Managing heart failure? Learn the latest treatment options for this condition
Free one-hour CME course will review clinical practice guidelines for novel therapies in heart failure.
Engage, empower and excel
Sept. 27, 2019A heart transplant, an Instagram influencer, an eSports team doc, a mom on a mission: 4 OMED talks
At OMED 2019, many of the profession’s leaders will be digging into the issues of the day in a series of high-energy talks.