News from ACOI

Student Doctor Cannon was nominated for her exceptional dedication, passion, and contributions to her academic community. Her commitment to academic excellence is unwavering, consistently demonstrating a deep understanding of osteopathic principles and their application in clinical practice.

In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the ACOI warns that cuts to Medicare physician payments threaten patient access to care and are contributing to physician

In offices that perform minor procedures like lesion removal or skin biopsies, selecting the proper diagnostic code prior to a final diagnosis from a pathology report is relatively easy. Code what you know at the time of service.

I have been asked a few times to teach others about how to network and to share my networking skills. I am so grateful for my network of friends and relationships, and they have been incredibly meaningful and valuable for me personally as well as the institutions that I have served.

Steven Lome, DO, entered the cardiology field because it’s where he believed he could make the biggest impact in saving lives and improving the health of patients.

Advocacy Alert: Tell Congress to stop physician payment cuts; updates on the expansion of telehealth flexibilities.

Read the latest from ACOI members who have received awards, promotions, and other recognitions.

ACOI is proud to announce two keynote speakers headlining ACOI 2024, October 30 - November 2: cardiologist Steven Lome, DO, and creativity coach Brendan Sullivan.

In the demanding world of medicine, where the weight of responsibility and the pressures of caring can sometimes lead to unintended harm or emotional strain, finding avenues for personal wellness and healing is essential. Ho'oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian practice centered on reconciliation and forgiveness, offers a profound framework that physicians can integrate into their lives to restore balance and cultivate inner peace.

"We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us" was originally published by Walt Kelly in 1970 for Earth Day. The echoes of his concern for and vision of the future remain just as true today, if not more so. I truly don’t remember when the accuracy of Mr. Kelly’s cartoon registered with me as prescient, but it now resonates with me almost daily as I think about the future we are leaving to our children, grandchildren, and future generations.

Student Doctor Dayal always presents himself with a smile and has established himself as a warm, welcoming figure amongst the students at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to being a great friend, he manages to balance the strenuous aspects of medical school in a manner that encourages us all as he repeatedly emphasizes his desire for all his friends to succeed together.

I have talked with admissions/enrollment experts at medical schools, other medical school deans, and prospective medical students about the medical school admissions process, and I hear growing frustration with the process from nearly everyone. I would like to know if the time has come for a match to matriculate into medical school.