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Introducing OPSC's New Legislative Advocates

In recognition of the need for strong advocacy representation for the osteopathic profession, OPSC is proud to announce that it has retained the highly respected lobbying firm Capitol Advocacy. Based in Sacramento, this team of seasoned government relations professionals understands complex public policy issues. The firm was recently recognized by legislators and senior staff as Sacramento’s “Best Large Lobbying Firm”, and has been designated as a top ten California lobbying firm each of the last seven years. The eight government relations professionals at Capitol Advocacy effectively work with legislators from both political parties and officials at all levels of government

Osteopathic Autonomy Restored

Governor Schwarzenegger on August 17, 2010 signed into law SB 1050 (Yee, D-San Francisco), legislation sponsored by the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California (OPSC) to remove the two naturopathic doctor positions from the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC) and to separate the functions of the Naturopathic Medicine Committee (NMC) from those of the OMBC.

DO's to be Included In Workforce Analysis

Signed into law was OPSC-sponsored SB 620 (Wiggins) http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/sen/sb_0601-0650/sb_620_bill_20091011_chaptered.html which enables the Osteopathic Medical Board of California to capture information on board certification and other important data about DOs.

DO's Now Eligible For Loan Repayment Program

OPSC is pleased to announce that osteopathic physicians are now eligible to participate in the state’s physician loan repayment program.

Full Court Press Commences

OPSC continues to aggressively pursue a Full Court Press approach to reverse the unceremonious joining of the naturopathic licensing bureau into the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC).

OPSC Pursues Osteopathic License Autonomy

OPSC members and staff continue to take strong action as part of OPSC’s multi-pronged, full court press approach to regain osteopathic licensing autonomy.

Fight for Autonomy Continues

Osteopathic physicians and osteopathic medical students continue to pressure Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California state legislature to reverse the unwise action that requires the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC) to temporarily shelter the licensure of naturopathic doctors.

Osteopathic Physicians Testify

Members of the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons testified during the September 24, 2009 meeting of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC) in opposition to the temporary sheltering of naturopathic doctors on the OMBC. Representing the osteopathic profession were:

OMBC Board Merged

The osteopathic profession needs your help in our efforts to overturn the merger of the naturopathic licensing board into the Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OMBC).