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.
Jan. 28, 2016Thursday policy News in brief 6 new states introduce bills to join Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Twenty-six states have now introduced or adopted bills to become members of the compact.
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.
June 10, 2015Wednesday policy State by state Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established: 9th state signs on Physicians in nine states are one step closer to using an expedited process to get licenses across state lines.
May 22, 2015Friday advocacydebtmedical schoolosteopathic medical educationpolicyvideo Money matters Debt deadline: While you’re writing that check, write your lawmaker Interested in standing up to student debt? Read about the changes that may be coming and what you can do to make a difference.
April 15, 2015Wednesday advocacypolicy A permanent ‘doc fix’ Congress repeals SGR following more than a decade of advocacy “I am overjoyed,” says Richard Thacker, DO. “My colleagues and I have put so much time and effort into advocating for this change.”