Medicare Physician Payment Cuts and How the Medical Profession Can Make a Difference<\/strong> \u2013 Shawn M. Hamm, DO, MPH, and Gabriel Miller, AOA Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDO Day 2026<\/h3>\n
Mark your calendar to join us for both the virtual and in-person programs:<\/p>\n
Virtual:<\/strong> March 21-22, 2026
\nIn-person:<\/strong> March 26-27, 2026 in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DO Day is a prime opportunity to hone your advocacy skills and represent the voice of your profession on issues that impact the lives of osteopathic physicians, medical students and patients. The annual event includes a virtual advocacy and professional development conference, followed by two days of in-person advocacy with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. 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