Aug. 29, 2016Monday advocacyconcussion Youth sports Concussion safety: New policy harnesses clinical evidence to drive advocacy Here’s how the AOA’s new policy will advance efforts to establish consistency in concussion guidelines across the country.
Aug. 22, 2016Monday advocacyosteopathic manipulative treatment Advocacy update Step 2 of the #SaveOMT campaign: Exclude OMT codes from CMS review OMT has been targeted for review in the 2017 Medicare Proposed Physician Fee Schedule.
Aug. 18, 2016Thursday advocacyscope of practice Public policy Scope of practice update: Recent victories, an ongoing effort and 223,000 comments The osteopathic medical profession is taking on state and federal efforts to expand nonphysician clinicians’ scope of practice.
Aug. 17, 2016Wednesday advocacyosteopathic manipulative treatment News in Brief Save OMT: More than 5,000 comment letters submitted opposing proposed rule The AOA plans to use these letters to reinforce the validity of DOs using OMT to diagnose and treat patients.
Aug. 10, 2016Wednesday advocacyhealth care policyresidency Health care policy Resident leaders: Apply for policy fellowship by Aug. 15 Designed to cultivate future leaders, the AOA’s Training in Policy Studies program helps DO residents polish their advocacy skills.
July 22, 2016Friday advocacyhealth care policy Policy Update DO appointments to federal committees quadruple in 2016 In a sign of the profession’s increasing visibility on Capitol Hill, 18 DOs were appointed to federal advisory spots during the AOA’s 2016 fiscal year.
July 19, 2016Tuesday advocacy News in Brief Maine Osteopathic Association achieves victory for the profession MOA’s advocacy efforts lead Consumer Reports to add OMT to its Choosing Wisely initiative.
July 13, 2016Wednesday advocacyosteopathic manipulative treatment News in Brief Share your OMT success stories Your story could help influence policy makers as the AOA continues to educate lawmakers on the value of OMT for treating pain.
July 6, 2016Wednesday advocacy News in Brief DOs, let your voice be heard on legislative matters The AOA seeks feedback from DOs who work with the VA or have physician office-based labs.
June 22, 2016Wednesday advocacypain management News in Brief Tennessee changes regulation to recognize DO pain credentials The Volunteer State accepts the AOA’s proposed changes to recognize osteopathic certification in pain management.