March 1, 2023Wednesday opioid addiction treatment Looking ahead The extinct X-waiver: What every DO should know about the future of opioid use disorder management The X-waiver required practitioners to complete a training course and submit a notice of intent to the DEA and SAMHSA. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Feb. 1, 2023Wednesday advocacy Capitol Hill New year, new Congress Here’s what DOs and osteopathic medical students need to know about the 118th Congress. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday advocacy Fresh start New Year’s advocacy resolutions This year, I made three New Year’s resolutions centered around advocating for my patients and my profession. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Dec. 1, 2022Thursday Addiction medicine advocacy Fighting for what’s right: How a Pennsylvania DO is supporting patients who are battling addiction Working with state and specialty societies, James Latronica, DO, has focused his advocacy efforts on patients with substance use disorders. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Nov. 1, 2022Tuesday The democratic process Remembering to vote in the midterm elections In advocating for many health care issues in the United States, we may often forget the first step of political advocacy – voting. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday advocacy Making connections Physician advocacy: Tips for communicating with legislators via phone, letters and face-to-face I’m here to share some of the knowledge I’ve gained from my years of advocating for physicians at the state and national levels. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Sept. 1, 2022Thursday advocacy Opinion Under the gun: The physician response to gun violence in America Like opioids and viral illnesses, gun violence in America has become an epidemic. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Aug. 1, 2022Monday Face time Advocacy: Connecting with your legislators during the August recess The August recess is the perfect time for constituents to reach out to their representatives. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
July 1, 2022Friday Making a difference How one medical student is passing more than just tests—he’s passing legislation! Indiana legislation calls for grants for programs for free testing for bone marrow donation registries, public education of bone marrow donation and more. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
June 1, 2022Wednesday advocacyDO Daytelemedicine Advocacy in action DO Day 2022 participants advocate for loan repayment, telemedicine and stopping Medicare cuts The osteopathic medical family reunited in person and virtually to advocate for patients and physicians. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO