Nov. 8, 2021Monday News in brief Webinar to cover best practices for smoking cessation efforts Sales of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products increased last year for the first time in two decades. In this Nov. 18 free webinar, experts will share how you can best help your patients quit.
Nov. 3, 2021Wednesday Medical education COCA has received a five-year renewal of recognition from the U.S. Department of Education The AOA accreditation agency will continue to oversee educational requirements for the growing profession, including 37 Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine in 58 locations.
Nov. 3, 2021Wednesday CME Upcoming webinars cover employment contracts, COVID-related workplace issues and ICD-10 changes These CME webinars from AOIA are scheduled in November.
Oct. 28, 2021Thursday News in brief 3 weeks left to take advantage of OMED21 CME Register by Nov. 19 to access 200-plus hours of CME from 18 specialties through Nov. 25.
Oct. 27, 2021Wednesday Meeting of the minds More than 4,700 members of the osteopathic profession attend OMED21 During the virtual conference, DOs heard from WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, psychiatrist Mona Masood, DO, who founded the Physician Support Line, and three DOs who work with Olympic athletes, among many others.
Oct. 20, 2021Wednesday News in brief HHS 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.
Oct. 20, 2021Wednesday Advocacy Chiropractor 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.
Oct. 19, 2021Tuesday #DOProud DOs fight back: Profession responds to Hasan Minhaj’s Jimmy Fallon interview Comments that broadly mischaracterized DOs prompted outrage among DOs and MDs alike.
Oct. 14, 2021Thursday OMED 2021 News you can use OMED21 conference program now available Get a detailed breakdown of CME sessions for your specialty, conference-wide events and more.
Oct. 13, 2021Wednesday OMED21 And the award goes to … AOA 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.