Advocacy Victories
Sept. 4, 20186 recent scope of practice wins for DOs
DOs continue to fight inappropriate scope of practice expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
Topic: Scope of practice
State Government Affairs Update
March 13, 2018Latest advocacy endeavors look to rein in inappropriate scope of practice initiatives
AOA continues to fight unnecessary expansion efforts by non-physician clinicians.
Public policy
Aug. 18, 2016Scope of practice update: Recent victories, an ongoing effort and 223,000 comments
The osteopathic medical profession is taking on state and federal efforts to expand nonphysician clinicians’ scope of practice.
Protecting patients
April 10, 2016AOA convenes coalition to address assistant physician legislation
Five states have introduced or adopted bills licensing medical school graduates to deliver medical care without completing residency training.
Advocacy in action
Jan. 15, 2016DO leaders work to enact policy changes at state level
Physicians and state osteopathic associations advance initiatives on scope of practice, GME and drug abuse.
Building the team
Feb. 3, 2014DOs weigh effective use of physician extenders in delivering quality care
Mid-level clinicians are helping many DOs thrive financially and provide better care in today’s red-tape-burdened medical climate.
Scope of practice
March 19, 2010As NPs push for expanded practice rights, physicians push back
A vocal segment of nurse practitioners has relentlessly pursued practice autonomy and other practice rights despite having less training than physicians.