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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.

July 2026 Member News

Read the latest from ACOI members who spoke at commencement ceremonies, received awards and recognitions, started new positions, and more.

Climate and Health Education in Internal Medicine: Meeting Patients Where They Are

As internal medicine physicians, we are trained to recognize patterns, identify risk factors, and anticipate disease before it worsens. Yet one of the most significant health threats affecting our patients is still often missing from residency education: climate and environmental health.

The Wellness Benefits of Reading for Fun

A famous quote from J.K. Rowling nails my sentiments on the head: “If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” When was the last time you read a book you couldn’t put down?

Judge Rules Trump's H-1B Fee is Unauthorized Tax

A Massachusetts federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa payment constitutes a tax that Congress did not authorize the president to impose, declaring the fee unlawful and vacating it in its entirety.

MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Exception Application Available

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is accepting 2026 Quality Payment Program (QPP) exception applications through Dec. 31, 2026.

Federal Appointees Would Have Final Say in Federal Research Grant Process Under Trump Proposal

Last week, the House Appropriations Committee approved a Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bill that would cut the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by 4 percent.

HHS Spending Bill Clears Hurdle in House

Last week, the House Appropriations Committee approved a Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bill that would cut the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by 4 percent.

House Lawmakers Push for Transparency of Health Care Ownership

On June 10, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on increasing health care transparency.

House Committee Passes Bill to Update Budget Neutrality Rules

The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved legislation that would promote Medicare physician fee service (PFS) payment stability by modernizing budget neutrality requirements.

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