April 18, 2024Thursday Best and worst statespatient care State of affairs The best and worst states for doctors in 2024 Montana leads WalletHub’s new list, while Hawaii comes in last. See where your state landed.
April 9, 2024Tuesday Opportunity AOA now accepting applications for volunteer leadership positions Serve on an important governing body that helps shape AOA programs and policies.
April 9, 2024Tuesday Recognizing greatness AOA seeks nominations for 2024’s Mentor of the Year award Know an exceptional role model who deserves recognition? Consider nominating your DO role model for the 2024 award. Nominations will be accepted until May 6, 2024.
April 1, 2024Monday advocacystate medical boards Defending the profession Advocacy success: West Virginia Governor Jim Justice vetoes bill to eliminate osteopathic medical board “We are extremely pleased with the outcome regarding SB 714 and appreciate Governor Justice’s support and recognition of the value of maintaining a separate and distinct osteopathic medical board,” said AOA President Ira P. Monka, DO.
March 29, 2024Friday hematologyoncology Journeys in medicine What it’s like to specialize in hematology and oncology Kristen Wendell, DO, a podiatry student turned hematologist-oncologist in Illinois, combines her unique expertise with her passion for research. DOs to Know By Angel Green, DO
March 29, 2024Friday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: April 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
March 29, 2024Friday osteopathic history ‘Let your light so shine … ‘ The 4th wave of osteopathic medicine: Re-establishing osteopathic distinctiveness In his latest column, Brian Loveless, DO, shares an update on the current state of the osteopathic medical profession, including how DOs and osteopathic medical students can reclaim the profession’s distinctiveness and excel in the current health care climate. The DO Distinction By Brian Loveless, DO
March 29, 2024Friday business of medicineprivate practice Business + medicine How independent physician associations can make private practice more profitable Hans Yu, DO, and medical administrator Malcolm Lee discuss how private-practice physicians can maintain their independence and boost their reimbursement by joining an independent physician association. Private Practice By Stephanie Lee, DO, MS
March 29, 2024Friday AT Stillmedical journalismosteopathic history Osteopathic history How 19th-century news coverage helped shape the early years of osteopathic medicine The press played a pivotal role in broadcasting the new philosophy of holistic care and shaping the public perception and acceptance of osteopathic practices.
March 28, 2024Thursday Slam dunk Forrest ‘Phog’ Allen, DO: The father of basketball coaching This March Madness™, learn about Kansas Jayhawks coaching legend Forrest “Phog” Allen, DO, a pioneer who blended osteopathic medicine with coaching to shape sporting history and his athletes’ success.