California Enacts New Legislation to Protect Osteopathic Patients and Standards
California Strengthens Osteopathic Medicine Regulation
In a landmark achievement for healthcare in California, the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California (OPSC) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) have successfully advocated for Assembly Bill 1703 (AB 1703), signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. This legislation is a crucial step towards ensuring the safety of patients and maintaining the integrity of osteopathic medicine.
Closing the Loophole
The new law addresses a significant concern regarding patient safety. It makes it illegal for individuals not licensed by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California to use osteopathic titles or perform osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT). This change aims to reduce confusion in the marketplace and protect patients from unqualified practitioners, who may mislead the public with titles such as
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