Q&A
Dec. 3, 2019Why this surgery resident is excited about the future of osteopathic medicine
“A lot of answers to our health problems lie in the tenets of osteopathic medicine,” says Carisa Champion, DO, MPH, JD.
Topic: Advocacy
In your words
June 19, 20195 things I’ve learned as an LGBTQ+ advocate
I wanted to become the person who could have helped me when I was young and struggling with my sexuality.
Advocacy in Action
Jan. 15, 2019Make a difference at DO Day 2019
The biggest annual advocacy event for DOs and osteopathic medical students will take place March 4-5.
Leading the way
Nov. 28, 2018J.D. Polk, DO, chief medical officer for NASA, to speak at LEAD 2019
Hear from Dr. Polk and other DO trailblazers at the Leadership, Education, Advocacy & Development conference, Jan. 24-25, near Las Vegas.
Advocacy Victories
Sept. 4, 20186 recent scope of practice wins for DOs
DOs continue to fight inappropriate scope of practice expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
Ending an epidemic
March 28, 2018New laws affect DO opioid prescribing practices in Arizona and Mississippi
Learn how recent opioid legislation might impact physicians’ prescribing abilities.
State Government Affairs Update
March 13, 2018Latest advocacy endeavors look to rein in inappropriate scope of practice initiatives
AOA continues to fight unnecessary expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
Public policy
July 12, 2017Osteopathic advocacy: 5 recent successes worth celebrating
From the #SaveOMT campaign to opioid outreach, these initiatives have helped DOs stand out as policy leaders.