POMA Policy and Positions

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POMA Policy

POMA establishes policy statements on a variety of health care topics impacting physicians and patients. Proposed policy statements only become official POMA policy statements after approval by the POMA House of Delegates (HOD). Between House of Delegates meetings, the POMA Board of Trustees makes policy decisions which are then presented HOD for final ratification. POMA's Policy Compendium contains positions from 2004-present.


POMA Statement on Changes to the CDC Childhood Vaccine Schedule

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) strongly supports vaccination as a cornerstone of preventive medicine and public health. Decades of rigorous, evidence-based review have made childhood immunizations one of the most effective tools for preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death.

While shared decision-making between physicians and families is essential, it must be grounded in clear, evidence-based recommendations. Vaccines for influenza, hepatitis, meningococcal disease, and other preventable illnesses have saved countless lives and remain critical to protecting children and communities.

POMA urges families to discuss vaccination decisions with their physicians and rely on trusted, science-based medical guidance. We will continue to advocate for policies that protect children, support physicians, and uphold the integrity of public health.


POMA Public Policy Platform

POMA has established a public policy platform document to guide Osteopathic physicians, legislators and the public on POMA's priorities for the current two-year legislative session. It contains statements on a variety of health care topics impacting Osteopathic physicians and their patients. The document first explains what DOs are, and what they do to provide quality physician care throughout the Commonwealth. It then makes the connection between DO physician wellness leading to better patient access and quality care.  Finally, the document references POMA's partnership with state legislators and breaks down POMA’s advocacy issues into five general categories with specific support and opposition positions under each heading.  The general categories include: Scope of Practice, DO Bureaucratic Practice Relief, Liability and Economic Protections for DOs, and Public Health.