News from ACOI

US Department of Justice Files Statement of Interest Rejecting American Board of Internal Medicine Arguments

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Statement of Interest with regards to a lawsuit filed by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in December 2025.

Welcome Letter from SOIMA Officers

This month, to mark the end of this academic year and the beginning of the next, we’re sharing reflections from a few of our SOIMA officers.

June Student of the Month: Margaret Jeng, OMS-II

Please join us in congratulating June 2026 Student of the Month Margaret Jeng, OMS-II, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine - Florida.

The Power of Showing Up—In Palm Springs

In a profession that increasingly asks us to move faster and do more with less time together, it is worth pausing to remember what cannot be replicated through a screen: the power of showing up in person.

Voices Across ACOI: Kardie Tobb, DO, FACOI

Kardie Tobb, DO, FACOI, brings a positive, forward-thinking mindset to her work in cardiology and internal medicine.

ACOI 2026: Connect With Intention

As ACOI 2026 draws closer, there is no doubt that the option of staying home and watching it virtually is a convenient one. With all of that in mind, here's why it's so important to come to this year’s Annual Convention in person.

June 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who spoke at commencement ceremonies, received awards and recognitions, started new positions, and more.

Patient Resources from the Family Heart Foundation

In March 2026, the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and nine other leading medical associations issued updated guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia. The Family Heart Foundation has provided resources to share with patients regarding these new guidelines that explain elevated LDL and Lp(a).

Choosing Wellness, Choosing Family: Reflections from a Palliative Care Physician

Over the past year, I have been on a personal wellness journey that has reshaped my life and my priorities in ways I did not expect.

AI: We Should Care a Whole Awful Lot

You’ve likely heard of it by now, if not used it most days without realizing it. There are many names for it: AI, Large Language Models, GenAI, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, DeepSeek. Over the past few years, it has become capable of serving many purposes. There are questions surrounding its use, however, that have not been answered in full.

Welcome Letter from the SOIMA President

Welcome everyone! It is hard to believe how quickly this academic year has gone by!

Insurers Make Prior Authorization Data Available to Public

A new federal transparency requirement is making health plan prior authorization data publicly available for the first time—including for many Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicaid managed care, CHIP, and Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans.

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