Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday advocacyDO Day Advocacy and leadership DO Day 2022 offers virtual and in-person opportunities DO Day 2022 will take place April 23-27 virtually and in Washington, D.C. Registration is now open.
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday advocacy Taking action How to advocate for the osteopathic medical profession Here’s why I find advocacy so rewarding—and here’s an overview of the tools and programs that have supported me in advocating for my profession and my patients. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Dec. 1, 2021Wednesday Advocacy Dr. 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.
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.
Sept. 15, 2021Wednesday Advocacy AOA 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.
Sept. 8, 2021Wednesday #DOProud Defending 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.
Aug. 11, 2021Wednesday Advocacy in action Senate 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.
July 6, 2021Tuesday Access for Students Advocacy 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.
June 2, 2021Wednesday Advocacy AOA 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.