Proud voices
Oct. 7, 2020Osteopathic medical profession fights back after CNN, MSNBC mischaracterize DOs
DOs and the AOA are stepping up to set the record straight. Here’s what they’ve done—and how you can get involved.
Advocacy
Advocacy win
Sept. 30, 2020Utah Medical Association denounces discrimination against osteopathic physicians and students
The UMA now stands against discriminatory acts or behavior on the basis of training and will adopt a non-discrimination position statement or policy.
Health policy
Sept. 8, 2020Expanding GME, rather than expanding scope of practice, can alleviate looming physician shortage, DO writes
Harris Ahmed, DO, MPH, emphasizes the importance of strategic GME expansion and physician involvement in advocacy efforts.
Opinion
Aug. 5, 2020The COVID-19 window: ‘High ground’ health policy during times of crisis
Clinicians have a distinct perspective to contribute to policy development, especially now, when the world is tuned in to their heroic work on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Global health
Jan. 29, 2020Q&A: Meet the DO helping physicians practicing in Iran use the DO title
Osteopathic physicians can practice medicine in Iran, but they must use the MD title. Sohayla Rostami, DO, wants to change that.
Business of medicine
Jan. 14, 2020Advocacy win: Aetna stops denials of modifier 25 claims
Aetna is disabling automatic claims denials of E/M services billed on the same day as OMT and appended with modifier 25.
Rules and regulations
Oct. 23, 2019Anthem proceeds with Modifier 25 audits, prepayment clinical validation policy
More than 20,000 DOs could see increased denials and delays for claims.
Policy opportunity
Aug. 21, 2019Policy fellowship application deadline approaches
Fellows will learn about advocacy strategies and gain a greater understanding of how to be an effective advocate for their patients and for the profession.