Dec. 16, 2024Monday DiME Seal The pursuit of excellence The DiMe Seal: A new benchmark for trust in digital health technology The abundance of new digital health software products calls for a trusted gauge of reliability. The DiMe Seal recognizes digital health products that excel across four key areas: security, usability, clinical evidence and equity.
Dec. 4, 2024Wednesday News DOs receive unwanted robocalls from company urging them to consider an MD degree “There is no need for a DO graduate to get a secondary MD degree,” says Carolyn W. Quist, DO, chair of the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. “… Most large medical groups are happy to accept DOs into their fold as they know we are trained well.”
Dec. 2, 2024Monday Body, mind, spirit How this DO blends functional medicine with osteopathic medicine for whole-person health Second-generation physician Laura Robin, DO, combines her osteopathic background with functional medicine to train clinicians and patients to address the root causes of illness. DOs to Know By Angel Green, DO
Nov. 27, 2024Wednesday communicationDO & student voicespride #DOProud The day I learned about the secret DO handshake Ian Storch, DO, recalls an illuminating conversation that helped him understand what it truly means to be a DO.
Nov. 22, 2024Friday News in brief What DOs should know about the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule The guide outlines several changes that could impact physician practices in 2025, including the Medicare conversion factor reduction.
Nov. 22, 2024Friday OMP reportProfession updates Profession update Number of DOs is over 150,000 for the first time ever, latest OMP Report reveals There are now over 197,000 DOs and osteopathic medical students, according to the report, which also shares the top 10 states where DOs practice today.
Nov. 19, 2024Tuesday AOAleadership Opportunity Applications now open for the AOA’s 2025 Leadership Academy The AOA’s Leadership Academy helps participants gain leadership skills in preparation for future leadership roles within the osteopathic medical profession.
Nov. 12, 2024Tuesday awardsobstetrics-gynecologyprofessional updates News in brief ACOOG and AOBOG win 2025 award for outstanding educational collaboration The award recognizes individuals and/or organizations for working collaboratively with others on an educational endeavor that embodies the spirit of advancing the field of continuing education in the health professions.
Nov. 11, 2024Monday addiction medicineOMED24 Finding hope Addiction in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and the real world: Insights for physicians At OMED24, two experts explored how J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” mirrors real-life battles with addiction, while offering insights into empathy, recovery and the healing power of narrative medicine.
Nov. 6, 2024Wednesday News in brief Osteopathic profession drives wellness initiatives, advocacy wins, physician empowerment Recent advancements in the field of osteopathic medicine foster wellness, advocacy and resilience, including a newsletter and an upcoming webinar on physician empowerment and healing.