March 2, 2016Wednesday advocacyminority health careopinion Opinion Reflection on White Coats for Black Lives and the osteopathic medical community RowanSOM students share goals of the advocacy campaign and discuss how they resonate with the values of osteopathic medicine.
Jan. 15, 2016Friday advocacygraduate medical educationprescribing opioidsscope of practice Advocacy in action DO leaders work to enact policy changes at state level Physicians and state osteopathic associations advance initiatives on scope of practice, GME and drug abuse.
Dec. 18, 2015Friday advocacyEHRsmeaningful use News in brief Congress passes EHR meaningful use bill Legislation provides physicians with blanket hardship exception from Stage 2 EHR meaningful use penalties.
Sept. 17, 2015Thursday advocacyosteopathic medicineprofessional development Get involved Top 4 issues facing the osteopathic profession—and actions to take These are the profession’s most pressing affairs right now, says AOA President John Becher, DO, who offers tips on how DOs can make an impact.
June 2, 2015Tuesday advocacy Transforming antibiotic use AOA represented at White House health forum on antibiotic stewardship At the health forum, JAOA editor-in-chief Robert Orenstein, DO, discussed the AOA’s commitment to fight antibiotic misuse.
May 22, 2015Friday advocacydebtmedical schoolosteopathic medical educationpolicyvideo Money matters Debt deadline: While you’re writing that check, write your lawmaker Interested in standing up to student debt? Read about the changes that may be coming and what you can do to make a difference.
April 15, 2015Wednesday advocacypolicy A permanent ‘doc fix’ Congress repeals SGR following more than a decade of advocacy “I am overjoyed,” says Richard Thacker, DO. “My colleagues and I have put so much time and effort into advocating for this change.”
March 23, 2015Monday advocacy Step it up Top 7 advocacy tips: Savvy DOs and students share their wisdom Looking to become a better voice for the profession? This is what seasoned advocates say you need to do.
March 6, 2015Friday advocacyvideo Advocacy in action DO Day 2015: Despite snow, profession lobbies for SGR repeal, GME reform Although a snowstorm hampered transit and closed federal offices, roughly 800 students and DOs braved the elements to attend DO Day.
Dec. 4, 2014Thursday advocacyJoe Heck DO Get legislative Election 2014: Why these ‘doctors in the House’ chose politics “I want to show my kids that sometimes you have to serve,” says Edward Canfield, DO. “It’s not just all about making a living.”