March 1, 2016Tuesday News in Brief AACOM Virtual Hill Day set for March 2 Virtual event allows osteopathic medical students to share their concerns on graduate student loan debt with members of Congress.
Feb. 25, 2016Thursday patient careveterans News in Brief DO represents the AOA at briefing on arthritis’ impact on veterans Partnership with the Arthritis Foundation is the AOA’s latest effort at increasing the profession’s visibility on Capitol Hill.
Feb. 24, 2016Wednesday News in Brief Work continues to streamline Interstate Medical Licensure Compact The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission will discuss updates to the process at upcoming meeting.
Feb. 17, 2016Wednesday infectious diseasespatient care News in Brief President Obama seeks almost $2 billion to fight the Zika virus Request to Congress to fund research and diagnostic tests for the virus comes on the heels of first transmitted case in the U.S.
Feb. 17, 2016Wednesday technology News in Brief Catching up on movies, TV shows and books? There are apps for that. Your iPhone might be your virtual black bag but these DOs share their favorite apps for fun and recreation purposes.
Feb. 12, 2016Friday prescribing opioids News in Brief FDA’s new action plan addresses opioid abuse epidemic Plan includes re-examining risk-benefit for opioids, developing label changes and making treatment for opioid overdose more accessible.
Feb. 12, 2016Friday patient-centered medical home News in Brief Patient-centered medical homes reduce costs and unnecessary utilization Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative report highlights the role of this model in transforming delivery of patient care.
Feb. 11, 2016Thursday meaningful use News in Brief Participating in Medicare? Consider applying for a hardship exception EHR Meaningful Use hardship exception applications are due March 15. The AOA created a step-by-step guide to help with the process.
Feb. 4, 2016Thursday depression News in Brief Raising mental health awareness for osteopathic medical students Student groups form task force to assess the mental well-being of students and to investigate best practices for support.
Feb. 2, 2016Tuesday medical school News in Brief AOA supports national advocacy efforts impacting medical education Students and medical educators can lend their voice to school issues being considered by Congress through AACOM’s ED to MED campaign.