News in brief
Oct. 20, 2021HHS provides $350 million in funding for maternal and child health
The funding will support expanding home visiting services, increasing access to doulas and other efforts to improve maternal and child health.
Articles by AOA Staff
Advocacy
Oct. 20, 2021Chiropractor scope of practice expansion bill in Congress
AOA and affiliates write a letter expressing strong opposition to a bill that would authorize chiropractors to use the title “physician” under the Medicare Part B program.
#DOProud
Oct. 19, 2021DOs fight back: Profession responds to Hasan Minhaj’s Jimmy Fallon interview
Comments that broadly mischaracterized DOs prompted outrage among DOs and MDs alike.
News you can use
Oct. 14, 2021OMED21 conference program now available
Get a detailed breakdown of CME sessions for your specialty, conference-wide events and more.
And the award goes to ...
Oct. 13, 2021AOA recognizes leaders, researchers and groups for advancing the osteopathic medical profession
Awards honor osteopathic physicians, medical students, affiliate organizations and researchers for contributions during the past year.
News in brief
Sept. 29, 2021OMED 2021 to feature special programming for students, residents and affiliate leaders
The conference will also feature a special track on social determinants of health to help participants better understand their impact on patients.
Shining stars
Sept. 29, 20213 osteopathic organizations win 2021 Outstanding Affiliate Awards
The Michigan Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and the American Osteopathic College of Radiology earned recognition this year.
THOUGHT-PROVOKING TALKS
Sept. 23, 2021OMED 2021 keynote speakers include a DO wellness expert, an Olympic gold medalist and a renowned brain researcher
This year’s speakers include Mona Masood, DO, founder of the Physician Support Line, and Olympic basketball player Lisa Leslie.