News from ACOI

Hello everyone!

A Path Transformed by Kindness 

Adrian Renaldi, DO, FACOI, serves by giving back what he’s received 

Gratitude, it’s often said, is a source of joy. Adrian Renaldi, DO, FACOI, is an internal medicine physician who lives out this idea.

For generations, physicians have been trained to endure. We learn early, and often implicitly, that being resilient means being silent, professionalism means composure, and personal struggle should be managed privately, efficiently, and without visibly disrupting patient care.

It’s almost time for the 2026 Spring Meetings—your opportunity to access the latest clinical updates in a convenient, virtual-only setting. Whether you’re seeking the general internal medicine skills that the Internal Medicine Comprehensive Update has to offer, or the subspecialty care topics within Clinical Challenges in Hospital Medicine, you’ll find content that fits your needs at this event.

ACOI is sharing exciting news from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). ASN holds several programs meant to foster interest in nephrology among trainees to expand and strengthen the medical and research workforce. One of these programs is ASN Kidney TREKS (Tutored Research and Education for Kidney Scholars). ASN is now accepting applications for the 2026 TREKS program.

Beginning this year, all 50 states will receive a portion of the $50 billion allocated for rural health in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" enacted last year. The $50 billion was a demand by Senate Republicans to counter significant cuts to Medicaid and other health programs under the law.

In December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary model designed to enable Medicare Part D plans and state Medicaid agencies to cover GLP-1 medications used for weight management and metabolic health improvement.

Following bipartisan House passage January 8 of a three-year extension of expired Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs), the Senate was expected to announce a bipartisan deal to address health care costs.

Supporters of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (Seniors’ Act) are ramping up grassroots advocacy in advance of House congressional hearings with insurance company executives to ensure that prior authorization is a centerpiece of the hearings.

Republican Committee leaders for the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees have announced a hearing with five of the biggest health insurance company CEOs on the subject of making health care more affordable.

Student Doctor Castillo exemplifies the definition of an inspiring and dedicated medical student. Throughout her four years of medical school, she has consistently demonstrated a passion for serving her community, advocating for women in healthcare, and uplifting her classmates.

Hello ACOI friends and family, and Happy New Year!  You already know how vital our community is to the future of osteopathic internal medicine, but did you know that your involvement can make an even bigger impact—starting today?