Jan. 31, 2017Tuesday JAOA News in Brief Misdiagnosis of foot and ankle injuries may result in complications JAOA review highlights importance of additional imaging, second opinions for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Jan. 30, 2017Monday Standing by foreign-born physicians AOA is concerned by immigration executive order The AOA is concerned about the Administration’s recent executive order on immigration and the impact it could have on physicians and health care access.
Jan. 25, 2017Wednesday ‘Deeply grateful’ WCUCOM classes resume following tornado The Hattiesburg, Mississippi, osteopathic medical school takes steps toward recovery after a tornado destroys parts of the campus.
Jan. 23, 2017Monday EHRsmeaningful use News in Brief Deadline looms for 2016 Medicare meaningful use attestation DOs who accept Medicare must attest by Feb. 28, 2017.
Jan. 11, 2017Wednesday geriatricsJAOA Patient care Delirium can be a deadly threat to nursing home residents JAOA literature review offers clinical guidance for physicians and long-term care staff.
Jan. 10, 2017Tuesday osteopathic medical professionosteopathic medicine Six-figure strong There are now more than 100,000 US DOs, report confirms Osteopathic medicine is one of the fastest-growing health care professions; since 1986, the number of DOs has increased by 276%.
Jan. 10, 2017Tuesday News in brief Jan. 11 MACRA webinar to cover transition to value-based payment Webinar host Todd Husty, DO, will cover the basics of transitioning to a value-based payment system.
Jan. 5, 2017Thursday ACAadvocacyAOApolicy Health care reform AOA seeks to ensure access to affordable care and coverage for patients Ahead of the upcoming transition in the federal government, the AOA has written the Trump administration a letter outlining key priority areas.
Dec. 22, 2016Thursday News in brief VA releases final rule, grants full practice rights to APRNs The osteopathic profession commented in opposition to the proposal rule and plans to do the same during the comment period on the final rule.
Dec. 21, 2016Wednesday advocacy News in brief Physician advocacy leads to DEA policy reversal The DEA will now maintain its policy of providing a one-month grace period for registrants to reinstate an existing DEA registration.