Jan. 15, 2016Friday News in Brief DO represents the AOA at a White House dialogue on men’s health The forum addressed ways to engage men in their own health through more coordinated and personal outreach to patients.
Jan. 14, 2016Thursday News in Brief Baby, it’s cold outside: 4 tips to help patients prevent hypothermia Colder temperatures can increase the risk of lower body temperatures. DO shares how patients can stay warm this winter.
Jan. 13, 2016Wednesday News in Brief President Obama calls for ‘moon shot’ approach to cure cancer Obama’s final goals in office include supporting cancer research and the continuation of the Affordable Care Act.
Jan. 11, 2016Monday single GME accreditation News in brief ACGME to accept COMLEX-USA for fellowship eligibility Candidates who have successfully completed Levels 1, 2 and 3 of COMLEX-USA will not be required to take the USMLE.
Jan. 8, 2016Friday News in brief Among professions, physicians land No. 3 slot for ethics and honesty Results of a national Gallup poll show physicians are connecting with patients in positive ways, DO believes.
Jan. 7, 2016Thursday News in Brief Positive lifestyle changes better than New Year’s resolutions, DO says Focusing on small changes in behavior rather than desired outcomes could help patients in their quest for healthy living.
Jan. 6, 2016Wednesday ‘Nobody wants to be doing this’ DO lauded for taking whole-person approach to addiction in the ER Joshua Lynch, DO, doesn’t shy away from tough conversations with patients who’ve overdosed on opiates.
Dec. 30, 2015Wednesday EHRsmeaningful use Signed, sealed, delivered EHR meaningful use exemption bill signed into law Law intends to provide relief for physicians seeking hardship exemptions from Stage 2 meaningful use requirements to avoid penalties in 2017.
Dec. 18, 2015Friday advocacyEHRsmeaningful use News in brief Congress passes EHR meaningful use bill Legislation provides physicians with blanket hardship exception from Stage 2 EHR meaningful use penalties.
Dec. 9, 2015Wednesday News in Brief Texas Medical Board changes rules to recognize DO certification The board will now provide equal recognition to osteopathic continuous certification in relicensure for AOA board certified physicians.