ADVOCACY IN ACTION
Jan. 15, 2020Be a voice of the profession at DO Day 2020
The biggest annual advocacy event for DOs and osteopathic medical students will take place March 30-31.
Articles by AOA Staff
Business of medicine
Jan. 14, 2020Advocacy win: Aetna stops denials of modifier 25 claims
Aetna is disabling automatic claims denials of E/M services billed on the same day as OMT and appended with modifier 25.
News in brief
Dec. 19, 2019Grant funding available to DOs and med students conducting research
Are you researching the use of OMM/OMT for musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain? Apply for funding by Jan. 31.
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.
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.