April 13, 2016Wednesday CMSmedical homeMedicarepatient-centered medical home News in brief CMS announces plans for new primary care payment model Comprehensive Primary Care Plus model aims to reward practices for best outcomes in patient care.
Nov. 18, 2015Wednesday Medicareomed 2015practice management OMED 2015 Medicare annual wellness visits: A ‘golden opportunity’ for DOs Documenting these visits properly can help boost patient care and enhance revenue, says family physician Linda F. Delo, DO.
Nov. 16, 2015Monday Medicare News in Brief Changing your Medicare participation status? Here are your options. Physicians can designate themselves as Medicare participating, nonparticipating or private contractors.
July 17, 2015Friday House of DelegatesMedicare Quality over quantity AOA Town Hall: New Medicare payment system rewards whole-person care The system’s new emphasis on coordinated care aligns perfectly with the principles of osteopathic medicine, AOA leaders say.
May 28, 2014Wednesday accountable care organizationsMedicare Coordinated Care ACO chairman: Networked providers a boon for cost control, reimbursement Extra money is intended for reinvestment, helps pay for EHRs, additional staff, says New Jersey’s Ira Monka, DO, MHA.
July 21, 2013Sunday House of DelegatesMedicare Business of Medicine AOA House targets private insurer, Medicare policies One resolution opposes cost-containment measures by insurers that require physicians to first try less expensive interventions.
March 19, 2013Tuesday advocacyDO Day on Capitol Hillgraduate medical educationMedicare Supporting the future White-coated DOs, students target SGR, GME during DO Day on Capitol Hill DOs and osteopathic medical students met with lawmakers while a repeal of the SGR formula has gained momentum for the first time in 10 years.
May 5, 2011Thursday DO Day on Capitol HillMedicare ‘Don’t be shy’ White coats in Congress: Hundreds of DOs, students meet with U.S. lawmakers More than 600 DOs, osteopathic medical students and others took part in the AOA’s annual DO Day on Capitol Hill.
April 15, 2011Friday Medicare Technological advancements Oklahoma DOs awarded first incentive checks in nation for ‘meaningful use’ With help from a regional extension center, husband and wife team earn $21,250 for upgrading their electronic health record system.
May 20, 2010Thursday AOAMedicare ‘Wake-up call’ Poll: If payment cut takes hold, 1 in 4 DOs to stop seeing Medicare patients AOA-commissioned poll shows that patients’ access to care is threatened by the Medicare physician payment cuts set for June 1.