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.
Dec. 22, 2016Thursday advocacypolicy A time to serve By the people, for the people: Meet the DOs elected to state office From Texas to Michigan, DOs share what inspired them to serve, what projects they’re tackling and how to follow in their footsteps.
Dec. 22, 2016Thursday advocacypolicyTIPS program Help create change Residents need policy training. The TIPS program is a great way to get it. The AOA’s TIPS program offers resident physicians a cost-effective way to obtain policy training.
Oct. 14, 2016Friday MACRAMedicarephysician paymentpolicy Pick Your Pace CMS releases final MACRA rule to update Medicare payment Final rule provides greater certainty for physicians on the details of the new payment system.