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.
April 14, 2021Wednesday Health care policy President Biden signs bill to delay Medicare sequester cuts until the end of 2021 Law extends the moratorium on a 2% cut to Medicare physician claims.
March 17, 2021Wednesday Health care policy DOs advocate for health care worker support, GME funding, Medicare payments on DO Day 2021 DOs, medical students and osteopathic advocates came together to advocate for legislation that supports physicians—and have already netted an advocacy win.