CMS chief: ‘MACRA will promote coordinated, patient-focused care’

In remarks to the AOA House of Delegates, Andy Slavitt thanked DOs for the care they provide to rural and underserved patients. By LAURA SELBY THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016 What’s wrong with health care today? Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt, who has sought feedback from consumers and clinicians across the…

Remarks by Andy Slavitt before the American Osteopathic Association

July 22 Chicago, Illinois Mr. President and Members of the American Osteopathic Association, I’m honored to be invited to address your annual business meeting. Hello and good morning. Thank you for hosting me. I want to give special thanks to: Doctor John Becher, the President of the AOA [congratulations on your service to the AOA], Doctor Boyd…

DO’s trailblazing rural health clinic combines primary care, mental health

DO’s trailblazing rural health clinic combines primary care, mental health James Greenfield, DO, founded a clinic that provides one-stop care for patients in a rural, underserved Pennsylvania community. By LAURA SELBY  THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 In his clinic in Frackville, Pennsylvania, primary care physician James Greenfield, DO, is treating a patient who needs psychiatric care. Like…