DO recognized
Nov. 19, 2018AOA past president receives a US senator’s tribute
The speech paid homage to Ray E. Stowers, DO, for his lifetime of commitment to osteopathic medicine.
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Midterm results
Nov. 14, 2018Is there a doctor in the House? Physician victories in the 2018 midterm elections
Here’s a snapshot of all the physicians who won their Congressional elections in 2018.
Claims Denied
Nov. 14, 2018Major insurers push back on claims involving modifier 25 and 59
DOs are advised to take a look at their clinical documentation practices as a growing number of large insurers deny claims.
Prevention pays
Nov. 7, 2018Interventions to delay and prevent Type 2 diabetes are underused, JAOA research finds
Medication, surgery and lifestyle programs have been proven to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, though access to them is limited, according to new research.
Graduate medical education
Nov. 7, 2018Single GME update: More than 6,600 AOA residency positions are now ACGME-accredited
The transition is complete for all AOA residency programs in two specialties and nearly complete for those in another seven specialties.
News in Brief
Nov. 5, 2018Research grants available for DOs, medical students and PhDs
Conducting research? Grants are available for projects that address the AOA’s five key focus areas.
Advocacy in action
Nov. 2, 2018CMS responds to physician concerns, delays payment changes until 2021
A proposed 50 percent pay cut for OMT is delayed, and at the same time, burdensome documentation requirements are going away.
Scope of practice expansion efforts
Oct. 30, 2018DOs help defeat bills that seek to cut doctors out of health care
As APRNs and nurse-midwives ramp up their efforts to practice independently, DOs are fighting back.