News from ACOI

ACOI Recognizes Paul W. Davis, DO, with Inaugural Malcoun Memorial Award

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic Internal Medicine physicians and subspecialists, recognized Paul W. Davis, DO, as the 2024 recipient of the Anthony J. Malcoun Memorial Award.

ACOI Recognizes Two Recipients of Inaugural David Susser Award

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), a national professional organization representing osteopathic Internal Medicine physicians and subspecialists, recognized the recipients of its inaugural David Susser Award.

IV Fluids on Allocation Following Hurricane Helene

Baxter International’s North Carolina manufacturing facility is closed with no estimated timeline for resuming production following Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina site is the largest U.S. manufacturer of IV solutions, including saline and peritoneal dialysis solutions. ACOI is monitoring the situation.

Medicare Advance Payments Available to Providers Affected by Hurricane Helene

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced Medicare fee-for-services providers and suppliers affected by Hurricane Helen

Congratulations to the SOIMA 2024-2025 Officers

ACOI announces the results of the second national election of officers for its Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA) held in September.

Advancing Research & Scholarly Activity for the Internist

Being an academic physician and medical school dean, I have often been asked why physicians should do research, heard the various objections to research, and have had folks ask for inspiration for conducting research. I thought I would try to capture my thoughts and experience here on the topic. I hope it is helpful and inspires folks to do more research and scholarly activity.

September Member News

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

ACOI Joins the GEMS Alliance

ACOI is delighted to join the GEMS Alliance. GEMS is an independent alliance of organizations advocating for equity for all women in academic medicine and science, which will drive healthcare equity for all. This alliance of organizations focuses on four gaps known to impede attainment of gender equity in academic medicine and science:

September Government Affairs Updates

ACOI offers comment on a range of policy issues in letter to CMS; Court halts FTC noncompete rule; UHC prepares to launch Gold Card Program.

Countdown to Scottsdale: ACOI 2024 Brings the Community Together to Reconnect, Renew, and Build Relationships for Lifetime Learning

ACOI 2024, October 30-November 2, will be an invaluable opportunity for members of the ACOI Family to share an unforgettable experience of learning, renewal, and growth together. As the Annual Convention Chair, I’m greatly looking forward to connecting with many of you in Scottsdale, AZ, to explore this year’s theme, Art to Health: Health, Humanities and Osteopathic Internal Medicine.

Climate Change: Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke on Cardiovascular Disease

In 2022 there were 1,714 heat-related deaths in the United States. By 2023, the number of heat-related deaths grew to 2,300. To date, 2024 has been one of the hottest years on record and this will likely result in even more deaths.

What It Sounds Like on the Other Side of the Stethoscope

As I sat there, having started the day like any other with the hustle and bustle of hospital medicine and residents and making sure every ‘I’ was dotted and every ‘T’ was crossed, I was quiet. Listening and yet not quite hearing, feeling the stillness between each of my breaths as my mother was working her way through a lengthy explanation of her medical journey over the past month to get to – “I have cancer.”

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