
ACOI, with the guidance of its Government Affairs Committee, endeavors to promote and protect the interests of its members and the practice of osteopathic medicine. ACOI interacts with Congress and regulatory agencies, and also participates in coalitions with like-minded organizations to advance its advocacy agenda which was developed with the input of ACOI members. Current priorities include working to ensure Medicare physician payment adequacy, strengthening the osteopathic physician workforce, and improving patient access to recommend medical care. Take Action.
ACOI Advocacy Agenda
2025-2026
Letters
ACOI Letter to Sen. Roger Marshall Endorsing the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 (S. 1640) — June 10, 2025Multi-society Letter to Congressional Leaders Regarding the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 879) — February 28, 2025
ACOI Letter to Rep. Greg Murphy Endorsing the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 879) — January 30, 2025
CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Key Payment and Policy Provisions — January 2025
Muti-society Letter to Congressional Leaders Requesting an Inflationary Update to Medicare Physician Payments — September 24, 2024
ACOI Comments in Response to CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule — September 9, 2024
Letters
Multi-society Letter to Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Leaders Regarding Student Loan Provisions in Reconciliation Legislation — June 24, 2025Muti-society Letter to Senate and House Leaders Regarding Student Loan Provisions in H.R. 1 — May 22, 2025
Multi-society Letter to House Leaders Concerning Proposed Changes to the Student Loan Programs — May 16, 2025
Multi-society Letter Supporting the Fair Access in Residency (FAIR) Act (H.R. 2314) — May 13, 2025
ACOI Letter to Reps. Harshbarger, Pingree, Graves, Miller and Davis Endorsing the Fair Access in Residency (FAIR) Act (H.R. 2314) — May 12, 2025
ACOI Comments to Sens. Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Cornyn and Bennet in Response to Draft Graduate Medical Education Reform Legislation — January 30, 2025
ACOI Support for the Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition Budget Blueprint for Fiscal Year 2025
Preserving and expanding access to affordable and comprehensive health care coverage for all Americans is a centerpiece of ACOI’s health care policy and advocacy efforts. Enhancement of health care benefits, such as maternal and mental health and food as medicine, and protecting Medicaid funding are critical to improving population health and reducing health disparities.