July Student of the Month: Marisela Benitez, OMS-III
Please join us in congratulating July 2026 Student of the Month Marisela Benitez, OMS-III, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - South Georgia.
Annual Convention Reflections: Highlights from ACOI 2025
The ACOI Annual Convention is a keystone event for the American College of Osteopathic Internists. It is an event where medical students, residents, and physicians can come together to network, collaborate, and expand their lifelong knowledge of medicine. I attended ACOI 2025, and it was by far one of the most influential experiences of my career thus far.
We Need Your Osteopathic Voice in the Planetary Health Space
The World Health Organization has declared climate change the largest global health threat of the 21st century. As the rapidly growing field of planetary health emerges to treat this intersection of environmental decay, human well-being, and medical infrastructure, osteopathic physicians and institutions are currently falling behind our allopathic colleagues. Bridging this gap is critical as who better understands the importance of holistic care, including an individual's environment, than osteopathic physicians!
I want to introduce you to my sister-in-law, Shannon Bueker. Shannon is my wife’s younger sister. She is an amazing artist who does some of the most fascinating captures of life and nature. Shannon, a nonsmoker, was diagnosed with Stage IIA nonsmall cell lung cancer in the summer of 2008. You will find her story here, as originally published in the Spring-Summer 2026 edition of "Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine."
Jason R. Beckrow, DO, FACOI, former oncologist turned hospice and palliative medicine physician, is familiar with the work of putting hope into practice—and with how vital relationships are to that work.
Greetings, everyone! I hope each of you is doing well and enjoying the warmth of the summer season. We are now just months away from our Annual Convention, and the excitement is building!
New Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: What Internal Medicine Physicians Need to Know
Count on ACOI to keep you informed on the latest developments impacting your practice. Join us for an important update on the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program.
House Subcommittee Advances Prior Authorization Bill
On June 25, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health advanced the Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514), a major legislative milestone for reform of Medicare Advantage (MA) prior authorization practices.
AOIA State of Digital Health in Osteopathic Practice Survey: Your Input Matters
AOIA (American Osteopathic Information Association) is surveying the landscape to understand how digital health tools—such as AI, telehealth, and workflow automation—are being adopted across osteopathic practice. Share your perspective and shape the future of medicine.
Nominations for 2026-2027 ACOI Leadership Positions Announced
The ACOI Nominating Committee has announced the slate of candidates for election at the Annual Meeting of Members scheduled for October 10 as part of the ACOI 2026 Annual Convention & Scientific Sessions.
