Advocacy
Dec. 1, 2021Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act moves to full House of Representatives
The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously approved an amended version of the bill.
Advocacy
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.
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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.
Advocacy
Sept. 15, 2021AOA statement on American Association of Nurse Anesthetists name change, title misappropriation and the importance of physician-led care
Organization calls for truth in advertising, intellectual honesty and transparency through the use of consistent and clearly discernible professional designations for all healthcare professionals.
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Sept. 8, 2021Defending the osteopathic profession against misrepresentation, scope encroachment and more
The AOA’s new annual report outlines recent advocacy efforts in these areas and also details the organization’s efforts to fight discrimination against osteopathic medical students and residents.
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.
Access for Students
July 6, 2021Advocacy to improve access to training opportunities for DO students
NBOME has been working with several state osteopathic associations in an advocacy campaign to increase awareness of osteopathic students and their qualifications.
Advocacy
June 2, 2021AOA statement on physician-led care, physician assistant title change and non-physician clinician use of the title ‘doctor’
Organization is deeply concerned by the potential harm to patient care and patient safety resulting from the erosion of physician-led, team-based care.