2012 News Releases

The AOA, and the 100,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students it represents, are increasingly concerned that only 11 days remain until a 26.5% cut to physician payments goes into effect and Congress has chosen to go home for the holidays. With nearly a year to address catastrophic cuts to physician payments, Congress is no closer to providing much-needed stability to the Medicare program.

The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation granted accreditation to an osteopathic medical school at its recent meeting.

New nationwide survey from the American Osteopathic Association shows winter months can mean more pain, especially for people 45 and older.

Physician leaders from the American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Physicians (ACP), American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) will visit Capitol Hill tomorrow to deliver a strong message on the future of the Medicare system.

This holiday season parents can encourage their kids to have more productive screen time with the AOA's new online Mini Medical School.

On Veterans Day, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and the more than 100,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students we represent, join with all Americans in remembrance of those who take the path less traveled to serve in the United States armed services. To recognize these men and women, the AOA has partnered with the Joining Forces initiative to mobilize all sectors of society to give service members and their families the support they have earned.

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM ) have entered into an agreement to pursue a single, unified accreditation system for graduate medical education programs in the United States beginning in July 2015.

The AOA presented Xiangrong Shi, PhD, an associate professor of integrative physiology at the University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, with the George W. Northup, DO, Medical Writing Award for an article titled “Effect of Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine on Cerebral Tissue Oxygenation.”

John Thornburg, DO, PhD, an AOA board-certified osteopathic family physician from Okemos, Mich., was awarded the AOA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Certificate.

Marla Kushner, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and addiction medicine specialist, asserts that there are indications bath salt drug use is increasing.

Robert J. Seiler, DO, an AOA board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, discussed how pregnant women can find pain relief without medications.

Lalith K. Misra, DO, an AOA board-certified psychiatrist, discussed concepts, models and treatments of lying in children.

Rebeccah R. Rodriguez, DO, an AOA board-certified family physician, discussed the stress that training in the performing arts puts on adolescents’ bodies and how to prevent injuries.

American Osteopathic Association survey shows that only half of respondents who thought they or their kids had a concussion sought out medical treatment.

Rob Danoff, DO, an osteopatic family physician from Philadelphia was named as the 2012 AOA Mentor of the Year.

Statement from AOA President Ray E. Stowers, DO, supporting the continuation of electronic health record (EHR) incentive payments.

The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation granted different types of accreditation to osteopathic medical schools at its recent meeting.

Learn who's slated to speak at the AOA Health Policy Forum on Sept. 21, 2012.

Statement from AOA President Ray E. Stowers, DO, about the "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction and Graduate Medical Education Accountability and Transparency Act."

At a time when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging all physicians to utilize electronic medical records (EMRs), the AOA urges the development of a national health information technology infrastructure that includes universal exchange language for EMR systems.

Norman E. Vinn, DO, an osteopathic family physician from San Clemente, Calif., was named president-elect of the AOA during the organization's annual business meeting in Chicago.

Craig L. Magnatta, DO, of Lake Orion, Mich., was elected third vice president of the AOA's Board of Trustees during the AOA Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates in Chicago.

Richard R. Thacker, DO, an osteopathic internist, was elected first vice president of AOA during the AOA’s Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates in Chicago.

Ernest R. Gelb, DO, of Wyoming, Pa., was re-elected to the position of second vice president of the AOA Board of Trustees at the organization’s annual business meeting in Chicago.

Susan C. Sevensma, DO, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was re-elected to the AOA's Board of Trustees during the organization's annual business meeting in Chicago.

Michael K. Murphy, DO, an AOA board-certified family physician in Bluefield, W.Va., was re-elected to the AOA's Board of Trustees during the organization's annual business meeting in Chicago.

John W. Becher, Jr., DO, an osteopathic emergency physician from Newton Square, Pa., was re-elected to the AOA's Board of Trustees at the organization's annual business meeting in Chicago.

Joseph M. Yasso, Jr., DO, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was re-elected to the AOA Board of Trustees at the organization’s annual business meeting in Chicago.

Carol L. Monson, DO, MS, an osteopathic family physician from East Lansing, Mich., was re-elected to the AOA Board of Trustees during the AOA’s Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates in Chicago.

John F. Dery, an AOA board-certified emergency physician, was elected to the AOA's Board of Trustees representing new physicians in practice during the AOA's annual business meeting in Chicago.

Bradford W. Landry, DO, of Rochester, Minn., was elected as the new intern and resident representative to the AOA Board of Trustees during the AOA’s Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates in Chicago.

John E. Bodell, DO, of Grosse Ile, Mich., was elected to serve another term on the AOA Board of Trustees during its annual business meeting in Chicago.

Bridget E. McIlwee, an osteopathic medical student from Chicago was elected to the AOA Board of Trustees as the student representative during the AOA’s Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates in Chicago.

Ray E. Stowers, DO, an osteopathic family physician from Harrogate, Tenn., was sworn in as the 116th president of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) on Saturday, July 21.

The AOA's House of Delegates approved three policies to strengthen osteopathic medical residency programs and lessen the burden of medical school loans.

The decision of whether or not to proceed with a prostate-specific antigen-based screening should be made by a patient with consultation from his physician, according to a policy approved by members of the AOA's House of Delegates.

Concerned about the safety of young adults, the AOA House of Delegates approved a policy encouraging schools to have readily accessible automated external defibrillators.

Members of the AOA's House of Delegates approved two policies to protect patients' rights at the time of death.

The AOA's House of Delegates voted to support a booster dose of the meningococcal vaccine at age 16 for hose who received the initial dose recommended at age 11-12.

Wyatt Myers, a freelance editor and health writer based in Des Moines, Iowa, is the recipient of the 2012 American Osteopathic Association Award for Excellence in Health Journalism.

Joseph M. Yasso, DO, a family physician and AOA Trustee, testified before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations at a hearing examining the impact of health care realignment and regulations on small and solo medical practices.

The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation granted different types of accreditation to osteopathic medical schools at its recent meeting.

The AOA believes significant strides have been made to improve the nation's health care system and ensure millions of patients have access to quality care - and much work remains to be done in this regard.

The AOA opposes legislation to move the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine under Rowan University.

Ray Quintero of Washington, D.C., has been promoted to director of the American Osteopathic Association’s Department of Government Relations.

The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation granted different types of accreditation to osteopathic medical schools at its recent meeting.

Statement from AOA President Martin S. Levine, DO, about the "Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012."

JAOA-The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association themed issue explores osteopathic medical education trends

The AOA, represented by Joel M. Feder, DO, testified before the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee at a hearing examining the impact of current limitations on the use of tax-advantaged accounts for the purchase of over-the-counter products.

American Osteopathic Association survey shows people are cutting back on visits to physicians and health care providers to save money.

American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” campaign continues to promote education for Floridians about safe and effective pain management.

American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” Campaign educates Massachusetts residents about safe and effective pain management.

The American Osteopathic Association recognizes the second anniversary of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."

American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” Campaign educates Kentuckians about safe and effective pain management.

American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” Campaign continues to promote education for Washingtonians about safe and effective pain management.

The American Osteopathic Association launches public awareness campaign to educate Americans about fibromyalgia and to offer patients resources to "Live a Full Life with Fibro."

Joint Statement of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians, American College of Surgeons, and American Osteopathic Association

The results of the 2012 osteopathic match program have been announced.

The American Osteopathic Association shares some tips on how not to get sidelined on Super Bowl Monday.

The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) took the following action at its Dec. 10-11, 2011 meeting.