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ACOI Joins Coalition in Asking for Step Therapy Regulations

The ACOI has joined more than 100 organizations are part of the Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition in a letter asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to unde

Prior Authorization Burden Remains High Despite Insurer Promises

A new American Medical Association (AMA) survey of 1,000 physicians finds that prior authorization processes continue to have a devastating effect on patient outcome

ACOI Endorses New Prior Authorization Bill

As part of a multifaceted approach to reform prior authorization, Reps.

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.

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