NBOME has been working with several state osteopathic associations in an advocacy campaign to increase awareness of osteopathic students and their qualifications.
Organization is deeply concerned by the potential harm to patient care and patient safety resulting from the erosion of physician-led, team-based care.
Law extends the moratorium on a 2% cut to Medicare physician claims.
DOs, medical students and osteopathic advocates came together to advocate for legislation that supports physicians—and have already netted an advocacy win.
In many states, physicians are being denied worker’s compensation coverage for COVID-19, or are told they must prove they contracted the virus at work. A Florida DO’s family shares his story.
Following AOA advocacy, institutions in Missouri and Virginia update their policies to include DO candidates.
The virtual event, taking place March 7-8, includes Congressional meetings, a full-day health policy conference and CME credit for physicians. Registration is now open.
Many state osteopathic medical licensing boards do not comply with ADA requirements regarding mental health, according to recent research in The JAOA.