Oct. 2, 2023Monday legislationnaloxoneOMED Fall updates No tricks here—just October advocacy treats! Learn about an exciting advocacy opportunity set to be announced at OMED23 and opportunities to support legislation that impacts physicians. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
Sept. 11, 2023Monday advocacydiversity in medicineeducation Diversity Matters The impact of the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision on diversity in health care A diverse health care workforce that represents the community it serves can better address the health care disparities that community faces. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday advocacydebtUS News Money matters The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: What is it, and how does it impact health care? In order for the bill to pass, senators from both parties proposed amendments that would further limit spending or remove other policy provisions. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday advocacypostpartumpregnancy Maternal health Safer meds for moms and babies: Bill aims to include pregnant and lactating people in more clinical trials The pregnant or lactating person is responsible for making decisions for both themselves and the developing fetus or young child—they should have the option to obtain informed consent to proceed in a clinical trial if they desire. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
June 1, 2023Thursday DO & student voicesDO DayDO Day on Capitol Hill Advocacy in action DO Day 2023 in review This year’s DO Day discussions focused on three major issues: Protecting access to patient care through Medicare physician payment reform, expansion of graduate medical education funding through the THCGME program and encouraging student loan reform. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
May 10, 2023Wednesday advocacyDO & student voicesDO Day Following up The post-DO Day momentum: Advocating for the issues you care about Now that I’ve attended a few DO Days, I want to share five ways that you can stay connected with your lawmakers and advocate after DO Day. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
April 2, 2023Sunday advocacyDO Dayphysicians Advocacy in action The DO Day experience: Why advocacy means so much as a physician As a family medicine resident in New York City, I understand how much the people in my community directly benefit from THCGME programs. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
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