Are you a physician or other clinician who wants to help advance sustainable healthcare directly in your practice? The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has created a shortlist designed for health professionals in clinics and similar settings who are interested in practical, individual actions to advance sustainable healthcare in their workplace.
As we begin a new year, many of us are returning to rotations and coursework with fresh goals and renewed focus, while also stepping back into the rhythm of medical school life. Wherever you are in your training, I hope you take a moment to reflect on how far you have come and what you hope to grow into this year.
Gratitude, it’s often said, is a source of joy. Adrian Renaldi, DO, FACOI, is an internal medicine physician who lives out this idea. Based in New Mexico, where he lives with his wife, Rosanna, and children, his work includes chronic disease management and treating HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use disorder.
It Is Never “Too Much” to Talk About Mental Health: Why Physician Stories Matter
For generations, physicians have been trained to endure. We learn early, and often implicitly, that being resilient means being silent, professionalism means composure, and personal struggle should be managed privately, efficiently, and without visibly disrupting patient care.
It’s almost time for the 2026 Spring Meetings—your opportunity to access the latest clinical updates in a convenient, virtual-only setting. Whether you’re seeking the general internal medicine skills that the Internal Medicine Comprehensive Update has to offer, or the subspecialty care topics within Clinical Challenges in Hospital Medicine, you’ll find content that fits your needs at this event.
ACOI is sharing exciting news from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). ASN holds several programs meant to foster interest in nephrology among trainees to expand and strengthen the medical and research workforce. One of these programs is ASN Kidney TREKS (Tutored Research and Education for Kidney Scholars). ASN is now accepting applications for the 2026 TREKS program.
Rural Health Awards Announced Alongside New Agency
Beginning this year, all 50 states will receive a portion of the $50 billion allocated for rural health in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" enacted last year. The $50 billion was a demand by Senate Republicans to counter significant cuts to Medicaid and other health programs under the law.
New Model Aims to Expand Access to GLP-1 Medications
In December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary model designed to enable Medicare Part D plans and state Medicaid agencies to cover GLP-1 medications used for weight management and metabolic health improvement.
Senate Talks on Health Care Bill Stall While Appropriations Negotiation Continue
Following bipartisan House passage January 8 of a three-year extension of expired Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs), the Senate was expected to announce a bipartisan deal to address health care costs.
Take Action on Prior Authorization Bill Before January 22
Supporters of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (Seniors’ Act) are ramping up grassroots advocacy in advance of House congressional hearings with insurance company executives to ensure that prior authorization is a centerpiece of the hearings.
Insurance Executives to Testify on Capitol Hill January 22
Republican Committee leaders for the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees have announced a hearing with five of the biggest health insurance company CEOs on the subject of making health care more affordable.
January Student of the Month: Katia Castillo, OMS-IV
Student Doctor Castillo exemplifies the definition of an inspiring and dedicated medical student. Throughout her four years of medical school, she has consistently demonstrated a passion for serving her community, advocating for women in healthcare, and uplifting her classmates.
