Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. Your ACOI team will analyze the proposed rule to identify policies that could impact osteopathic internists, their practices and patients.
July Student of the Month: Gaspareantonio F. Greco, OMS II
Student Doctor Greco embodies the values upheld by the ACOI community. He was nominated because of his commitment to serving others, inspiring peers, and pursuing excellence in academic and professional endeavors. His involvement in community service, particularly his efforts at a local retirement home, highlights a compassionate and empathetic nature.
Physicians are expected to be leaders in healthcare. However, many medical schools still lack formal medical education in leadership. The need for more physicians to be formal leaders is exemplified by research suggesting a positive link between hospital quality and physician leadership.
ACOI Announces Two New Awards for Residents and Fellows
ACOI is announcing two new memorial awards: The Anthony J. Malcoun, DO, MACOI Award and the David Susser, DO, MACOI Award. Submissions are open for both awards from now until August 9, 2024.
Thousands of osteopathic internal medicine physicians and subspecialists trust the ACOI Online Learning Center to meet their educational needs. Explore on-demand courses and lectures that fulfill CME requirements and enhance your knowledge.
Dr. Cindy Hou is Pioneering Infection Control and Sepsis Prevention with a Vision toward Equitable Healthcare
If you ask Cindy Hou, DO, MA, MBA, CIC, CPHQ, CPPS, FACOI, FACP, FIDSA, FAPIC, how she ended up with so many initials behind her name, she’ll tell you that you never know what paths your journey will take you and she wanted to be ready for whatever was to come.
During June, we celebrate another LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. While today many feel a sense of security in gay bars, it is important to reflect about our culture and lack of civil rights that the LGBTQIA+ shared little more than a half century ago.
Climate Change and the Effects on the Pulmonary System of Humans
Several different climate effects on the human pulmonary system are known and suspected to occur especially should we surpass 1.5C° of warming above the global average since 1850.
Take Action! The Community TEAMS Act has been introduced in the Senate; ACOI and AACOM promote shared policy priorities; ACOI asks House committee to consider step therapy bill.
