Virtual gathering
Oct. 22, 2021OMED21 kicks off with keynote talks on physician mental health and neuroscience
DOs heard from Mona Masood, DO, founder of the Physician Support Line and developmental molecular microbiologist John Medina, PhD.
Articles by Rose Raymond
Patient communication
Oct. 15, 2021How physicians feel about open notes access
Two recent studies on physician attitudes about open notes are particularly relevant now that federal rules require health care professionals to provide them.
Top-notch care
Oct. 8, 2021The world’s 10 best hospitals for 10 different specialties, according to Newsweek
To create the lists, Newsweek worked from a global survey of over 40,000 health care professionals from the summer of 2021.
Workforce trends
Sept. 29, 2021Top 16 most in-demand specialties and their salaries in 2021
Family medicine remains the specialty that is the most sought-after by physician recruiters, according to physician recruiting firm Merritt Hawkins.
State by state
Sept. 22, 2021Where your state ranks for happiness in 2021
The general population is happiest in Utah, Minnesota and Hawaii, and least happy in West Virginia and Arkansas, according to WalletHub.
News in brief
Sept. 15, 2021Learn what your specialty is planning for OMED
This year’s conference offers access to more than 200 hours of programming from the AOA and osteopathic specialty colleges.
Mental health
Sept. 15, 20215 things to know about physician suicide on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
On Sept. 17, physician groups are asking the profession to help break down stigma, raise awareness, reach out to struggling colleagues and recognize warning signs.
Advocacy in action
Aug. 11, 2021Senate passes Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
Advocacy from the osteopathic medical profession helped contribute to the act’s success in the Senate.