News from ACOI

On Oct. 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published additional guidance regarding H-1B petitions following the issuance of a proclamation by President Trump on Sept. 19, 2025 that orders prospective employers to pay an additional $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers abroad, effective Sept. 21, 2025.

On Nov. 6, President Trump announced that Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk will offer their GLP-1 weight-loss drugs at a significant discount.

ACOI, alongside nearly 300 organizations, is asking Congress to support a new model for ensuring that institutions’ essential scientific research costs are adequately supported.

The deal to end the federal government shutdown that was signed into law on Nov. 13 includes a number of health care extender provisions, including extension of the COVID-era telehealth flexibilities under Medicare. Those flexibilities will end on Jan.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on October 31.

ACOI members can help advocate for advancement of the legislation by asking lawmakers to cosponsor the bill. It takes just a few minutes through the ACOI Action Center to send an email to congressional lawmaker using a template letter that can be personalized.

It is an honor and a privilege to be the President of the ACOI, an organization that has meant so much to me throughout my career. We are coming off a great convention in Marco Island where we had 800 in-person and over 800 virtual attendees.

On October 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule that could have a significan

ACOI 2025 was a successful week that gave members a memorable, high-quality experience rich in education, networking, and more. Both members who joined us in Marco Island and virtual attendees had the chance to access interactive educational sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and inspiring keynote presentations. ACOI featured over 55 sessions and hosted over 1600 attendees for the Annual Convention.

ACOI 2025, held October 8 through 11, 2025, focused on “The Power of Physician Leadership.” Over the course of the convention, it became clear that leadership is about so much more than simply being in a leadership role. It’s also about everything that goes into developing leadership skills, including the relationships and personal growth acquired along the way.

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

The American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) is proud to recognize the outstanding 2025 poster contest finalists. The finalists were awarded at ACOI 2025, held October 8-11 in Marco Island, Florida. 131 posters were presented by 120 students, residents, and fellows. The ACOI poster contest is one of the largest in the osteopathic profession.