Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Musculoskeletal complaints are present in 48% of the population and are the second-most reported reason patients PCPs. OMT has been shown to effectively treat many conditions such as low back pain with a reduced cost and need for concomitant medication use or medical intervention. OMT use among osteopathic physicians in the US continues to decline. Statistically significant barriers include lack of reimbursement, lack of time, lack of institutional practice/support, and lack of confidence/proficiency. The goal of this presentation is to provide insight for DOs to overcome these barriers to incorporating OMT into their practice.
Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
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Dr. Randy Litman is the Associate Dean for Clinical Education at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM). He is residency trained and is board certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and the American Board of Osteopathic Internists. Additionally, he has achieved Fellowship status with the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the American Academy of Osteopathy, and the American College of Osteopathic Internists. As an internal medicine resident, he received the honor of chief resident. Dr. Litman completed a one-year fellowship in health policy from 2009-10 and is currently an American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Health Policy Fellow.
Disclosures: None
The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.