Advocating for Osteopathic Medicine – Ep. 104

In this episode of POMA DOes…, Tyler Burke, POMA Senior Director of Government Affairs, speaks with Sean Neal, Vice President of Advocacy and Political Affairs for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), about the importance of physician advocacy and how osteopathic physicians, residents, and students can get involved. They highlight several current healthcare policy issues affecting the profession, including Medicare physician payment reform, prior authorization reform, administrative burden reduction, healthcare affordability, and physician workforce challenges. The conversation focuses on how physicians can get involved in advocacy through the AOA's Osteopath Advocacy Network and help shape healthcare policy at the state and federal levels.   Key Takeaways:   Many important healthcare policy issues are impacting physicians today. Topics like reimbursement instability, prior authorization reform, workforce shortages, and administrative burden continue to affect physician practices and patient access to care.   Physician voices matter in advocacy. Lawmakers rely on real-world insight from physicians caring for patients when considering healthcare policy decisions.   Getting involved is easier than many realize. Through the AOA's Osteopathic Advocacy Network and events like DO Day on Capitol Hill, physicians, residents, and students can directly engage lawmakers and participate in grassroots advocacy efforts.   Interested in getting involved? Visit the AOA's Osteopathic Advocacy Network webpage to learn more about grassroots advocacy efforts, connect with lawmakers, and participate in advocacy campaigns and DO Day on Capitol Hill. Physicians, residents, and students interested in advocacy opportunities through POMA can also contact Tyler Burke at [email protected].   Find Us: Online: https://www.poma.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/ X: http://www.x.com/POMA_DOs  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pomados