Aug. 9, 2017Wednesday Affordable Care Acthealth care reformHouse of Delegates 2017video Weighing in What DOs and medical students are saying about health care reform DOs and students share their diverse opinions on how they’d like to see the nation move forward with health care reform.
Feb. 2, 2017Thursday advocacyAffordable Care Act Health care policy Physician groups urge senators to prioritize affordable health care access The AOA joined with four other physician groups in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to urge senators to maintain affordable access to health care.
June 15, 2016Wednesday Affordable Care Actmental health News in Brief Access to mental health care has expanded significantly post-ACA Studies find more patients are receiving mental health treatment while more insurers are covering treatment.
Dec. 14, 2015Monday Affordable Care Acthealth care policySGRvideo Spotlight on policy Osteopathic physicians secure greater visibility on Capitol Hill The osteopathic perspective on health policy issues in Washington and state legislatures has become more sought-after than ever.
June 29, 2015Monday Affordable Care Actdirect primary carehealth care policy Legislative update DOs have mixed feelings about Supreme Court Obamacare ruling While some DOs see the Supreme Court’s ACA decision as a step in the right direction, others find it concerning.
June 25, 2015Thursday Affordable Care Actpolicy Policy Update AOA applauds Supreme Court ruling upholding federal health care subsidies Decision enables patients to take control of their health and address problems at the earliest, most treatable stages.
March 6, 2015Friday Affordable Care Actfree health care clinicspatient carevideo A whole new world The ACA ushers in era of rapid change at free clinics Many free clinics are facing hardships, including decreased funding and patient populations, since ACA coverage kicked in last year.
Oct. 28, 2014Tuesday Affordable Care ActOMED 2014 Sound Off Video: How has the Affordable Care Act affected your practice? While some DOs laud the greater access to care their patients have seen under the ACA, others are disappointed by rising premiums.
March 14, 2013Thursday Affordable Care Act Next chapter Former NY governor to teach health care policy at TouroCOM “Life is short, and I always thought the medical profession was intriguing,” says David Paterson, JD, of his new role.
April 29, 2010Thursday Affordable Care ActMedicare Work in progress DOs divided over reform legislation With emotions ranging from relief to fury, osteopathic physicians have been voicing their views on the landmark health care law.