I hope you were able to read the email sent recently about the wonderful things our ACOI Government Affairs team is doing to advocate for our membership. You can find that information on our website. For all the work this team has done this year, I am very grateful.
Voices Across ACOI: MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI
What does a shocking first fishing trip have in common with treating infectious diseases? For MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI, it’s as simple as compassion. An osteopathic physician board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine, as well as an ACOI board member and member of the PRIDE Committee, Dr. Déry’s career keeps him close to the natural tendencies that first drew him to medicine. The aforementioned trip was not the sole catalyst, but it played a significant role.
Climate Adaptation to Health Risks of Extreme Heat
Periods of extreme heat, such as the recent summer heat dome covering much of the United States, pose serious health risks. Extreme heat can exacerbate chronic health conditions such as heart disease, respiratory and mental health conditions1.
Can you believe it’s already September? The Annual Convention is approaching quickly, but there’s still time to plan your ACOI 2025 experience. I’m eagerly anticipating so much of it—the chance to connect, the beautiful setting, and especially the cutting-edge education. If you’ve seen the agenda, you already know there are so many robust sessions to look forward to—and if you haven’t yet, take a moment and have a look!
Senate Requests Update on NIH Research Opportunities for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) spending bill on July 31 by a vote of 26 to 3.
ACOI Preparing Comments on Medicare PFS Proposed Rule: ACOI Members Invited to Share Their Feedback
As previously reported by ACOI, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule in which the Agency includes two proposals that would result in a significant redistribution of Medicare dollars. These proposals would have varying impacts on ACOI members depending on a physician’s mix of services and site of service.
Supporting students is an important piece of the work we do at the ACOI. For a quarter of a century the Visiting Professor Program has brought physicians and experts from every specialty and from all corners of the U.S.
