Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday The democratic process Remembering to vote in the midterm elections In advocating for many health care issues in the United States, we may often forget the first step of political advocacy – voting. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday advocacy Making connections Physician advocacy: Tips for communicating with legislators via phone, letters and face-to-face I’m here to share some of the knowledge I’ve gained from my years of advocating for physicians at the state and national levels. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday advocacy Opinion Under the gun: The physician response to gun violence in America Like opioids and viral illnesses, gun violence in America has become an epidemic. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Aug. 1, 2022Monday Face time Advocacy: Connecting with your legislators during the August recess The August recess is the perfect time for constituents to reach out to their representatives. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
July 1, 2022Friday Making a difference How one medical student is passing more than just tests—he’s passing legislation! Indiana legislation calls for grants for programs for free testing for bone marrow donation registries, public education of bone marrow donation and more. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
June 1, 2022Wednesday advocacyDO Daytelemedicine Advocacy in action DO Day 2022 participants advocate for loan repayment, telemedicine and stopping Medicare cuts The osteopathic medical family reunited in person and virtually to advocate for patients and physicians. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
May 4, 2022Wednesday NOM Week AOA commends Senate for unanimously adopting resolution on National Osteopathic Medicine Week U.S. Senate unanimously passes NOM Week resolution.
May 2, 2022Monday rural medicine Health care policy Bill addresses rural health care access and physicians’ medical school debt The Rural America Health Corps Act would provide physicians with $200K in loan repayment for practicing in a rural area for five years. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
April 5, 2022Tuesday GMElegislationOsteopathic medicine in the newsresidency Residency training Utah passes legislation to provide additional state funding for GME programs Spearheaded by the dean of Noorda-COM, the legislation includes a provision to ensure that both DO and MD applicants are treated equally by programs that receive funding.
April 1, 2022Friday Advocacy in action Lorna Breen Act signed into law by President Biden President Joe Biden signs the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law.