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May
Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Receive Recognition
The American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation granted different types of accreditation to osteopathic medical schools at its recent meeting.
AOA Supports the Introduction of the "Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act"
Statement from AOA President Martin S. Levine, DO, about the "Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2012."
Future Osteopathic Physicians Committed to Primary Care Training
JAOA-The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association themed issue explores osteopathic medical education trends
April
AOA Testifies on Physician and Patient Burdens Created by FSA/OTC Restriction
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.
Health Care Spending Takes a Hit
American Osteopathic Association survey shows people are cutting back on visits to physicians and health care providers to save money.
Second Annual Survey Finds 83% of Floridians Still Living with Pain and Many Believe It’s Just a Part of Life
American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” campaign continues to promote education for Floridians about safe and effective pain management.
March
New Survey Finds 80% of Massachusetts Residents Are Living with Pain and More Than Half Believe It's Just a Part of Life
American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” Campaign educates Massachusetts residents about safe and effective pain management.
AOA Marks Second Anniversary of Affordable Care Act
The American Osteopathic Association recognizes the second anniversary of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act."
New Survey Finds 84% of Kentuckians Are Living With Pain and More Than Half Believe It's Just a Part of Life
American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” Campaign educates Kentuckians about safe and effective pain management.
Second Annual Survey Finds 83% of Washingtonians Still Living With Pain and Majority Underestimate Its Impact
American Osteopathic Association’s “Break Through Your Pain” Campaign continues to promote education for Washingtonians about safe and effective pain management.
February
New Survey Finds Majority of Fibromyalgia Patients Delay Diagnosis and Treatment Due to Common Misperceptions
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."
Agreement on Short-term SGR "Patch" Fails to Ensure Access to Care or Advance Needed Reforms
Joint Statement of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians, American College of Surgeons, and American Osteopathic Association
Family Medicine Top Specialty for Future Osteopathic Physicians
The results of the 2012 osteopathic match program have been announced.
Have a Game Plan for a Winning Super Bowl Monday
The American Osteopathic Association shares some tips on how not to get sidelined on Super Bowl Monday.
January
College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives Initial Recognition
The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) took the following action at its Dec. 10-11, 2011 meeting.