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
May 2, 2022Monday rural medicine Health care policy Bill addresses rural health care access and physicians’ medical school debt The Rural America Health Corps Act would provide physicians with $200K in loan repayment for practicing in a rural area for five years. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
April 1, 2022Friday telemedicine Access to care CONNECTions for all: Expanding coverage for telemedicine beyond COVID Learn about advocacy opportunities to support a permanent expansion coverage for telehealth services. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO
March 1, 2022Tuesday advocacymental health Taking action The Lorna Breen Act: Why mental health matters In a time where the risk of suicide is two times higher for physicians than the general population, physician advocacy has helped create concrete change via the Lorna Breen Act. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Feb. 1, 2022Tuesday advocacy Taking action How to advocate for the osteopathic medical profession Here’s why I find advocacy so rewarding—and here’s an overview of the tools and programs that have supported me in advocating for my profession and my patients. Advocacy By Alexis Cates, DO