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The AOA advocates with private payers to decrease administrative burden for physicians, streamline payment of claims and improve outcomes for patients. Working on behalf of the nation\u2019s 197,000+ DOs and medical students, the AOA physician services team engages with health care payers when policies delay or deny patient care, create added administrative work or otherwise hinder efficient health care delivery.<\/p>\n

If you are an AOA member in need of assistance, contact our\u00a0Physician Services team by email<\/a> or call (312) 202-8194. If your AOA membership is not current and you wish to take advantage of this and all other AOA member benefits, you may join or renew your membership<\/a> online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The AOA advocates with private payers to decrease administrative burden for physicians, streamline payment of claims and improve outcomes for patients. 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