News from ACOI

New Fraud Schemes Target Health Care Providers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published an alert on fraud schemes targeting Medicare providers that involve bad actors impersonating CMS and sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.

SCOTUS Upholds ACA Preventive Services Benefit 

On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision that requires most private insurers to cover preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) without cost-sharing by patients.

ICYMI — CMS Issues CY2026 Physician Fee Schedule Rule

On July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. As previously shared by ACOI, CMS is proposing a .55 percent increase to the conversion factor which would be in addition to positive statutory adjustments.

Explore Extraordinary Inspiration at ACOI 2025

One of the best ways to understand powerful leadership is to see it modeled. And what better way to experience that, than through seasoned professionals who live it in their own unique ways? That’s why I'm excited for everyone to hear from our inspiring keynote speakers at ACOI 2025, Simon T. Bailey and Craig Karges, both award-winning and nationally recognized speakers and authors. They’ll use their time to share with us their own stories of creative, collaborative leadership, and offer insights on how we can embody the same.

Empower Your Professional Development with Canopy!

ACOI is proud to announce one of its newest partnerships: Canopy Innovations, the #1 Medical Spanish course in the U.S. ACOI members receive 20% off any of Canopy's subscriptions or Qualified Bilingual Staff testing.

CMS Issues CY2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

On July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. Your ACOI team has begun an in-depth analysis of the rule, and, in the interim, offers a few critical highlights:

Voices Across ACOI: Simon T. Bailey

At ACOI 2025, one of the two inspiring keynote speakers who will present is Simon T. Bailey, MBA. The award-winning speaker, coach, and author is passionate about encouraging people to harness their strengths, find resilience from setbacks, and build meaningful lives.

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Signed into Law

President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on July 4 following passage of the bill by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate along party lines.

A Physician Mom’s Reflection for National Safety Month

June was National Safety Month, and for many of us in internal medicine, safety means fall precautions, medication reconciliation, and minimizing iatrogenic harm. But for some of us, safety doesn't stay at the hospital door.

Climate Change and Fungal Diseases of the Lung

Unlike humans, many pathogenic fungi are thriving as Earth’s temperature increases, quickly adapting to higher temperatures and becoming more virulent. As new pathogenic fungi emerge and known fungal pathogens spread and evolve, physicians need to be more attentive.

July Student of the Month: Tanner Buckway, OMS-IV

Student Doctor Buckway was nominated because of his dedication to osteopathic internal medicine through leadership, research, and service.

Extended Access—Free with Your Onsite Registration

Get ready for something new at ACOI 2025. We’re introducing an extended access option* which gives you more than eight months to watch and review content after the event ends.

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