Aug. 30, 2024Friday advocacyAOA advocacyDO Daypolicy Forward motion The long game: A progress update surrounding our DO Day asks Jason Jackson, DO, shares the advances made via DO advocacy for the REDI Act, the SAVE Act and a bill focused on strengthening Medicare. Advocacy By Jason Jackson, DO
May 21, 2024Tuesday health carepolicyTIPS program TIPS program Breaking down housing equity policy in the US As an AOA Training in Policy Studies (TIPS) fellow, Aerial Petty, DO, shares how housing inequity is intricately tied to health care. Advocacy By Aerial Petty, DO
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday leadershippolicypresidential election Patient-centered voting Taking a holistic approach to voting in the 2024 election Syed Rizvi, OMS III, discusses the importance of voting and what goes into choosing one’s representatives. Advocacy By Syed Rizvi, OMS III
April 24, 2019Wednesday fashionhairhairstylepolicystyle Edgy Hair Don’t Care Rainbow colors and shaved sides: Can DOs wear their hair any way they want? Some of today’s DOs are rocking hairstyles that reflect who they are—and they say their unique tresses have improved their connections with patients.
Jan. 15, 2019Tuesday advocacyDO Day on Capitol Hillpolicy Advocacy in Action Make a difference at DO Day 2019 The biggest annual advocacy event for DOs and osteopathic medical students will take place March 4-5.
July 12, 2017Wednesday advocacyhealth care policyosteopathic manipulative treatmentpolicy Public policy Osteopathic advocacy: 5 recent successes worth celebrating From the #SaveOMT campaign to opioid outreach, these initiatives have helped DOs stand out as policy leaders.
March 22, 2017Wednesday advocacyAmerican Health Care Actpolicy Health care reform Changes to the AHCA before House vote House Republicans are making some changes to the AHCA. Here’s what you need to know.
March 8, 2017Wednesday advocacygraduate medical educationmedical schoolpolicystudents Student Advocacy Virtual Hill Day 2017: Lobbying for GME and the Higher Education Act AACOM has provided resources for student participation, making it easier than ever to make your voice heard.
Jan. 5, 2017Thursday ACAadvocacyAOApolicy Health care reform AOA seeks to ensure access to affordable care and coverage for patients Ahead of the upcoming transition in the federal government, the AOA has written the Trump administration a letter outlining key priority areas.
Dec. 27, 2016Tuesday advocacyopioidspolicy Advocacy in action For the win: 7 advocacy victories for the osteopathic profession in 2016 Learn how your letters helped #SaveOMT and where osteopathic medicine was recognized in state laws.