Stories are inherently part of medicine, yet most often, physicians are the ones who field narratives and find threads in what patients share about themselves. That’s why it’s so impactful when physicians relate their own stories to others. And that’s part of what makes the story—and recently published memoir—of Dimitri Tito, DO, FACOI, so compelling.
Visiting Professor Kellee Randle, DO, FACOI at ARCOM
Dr. Kellee Randle’s talk through the ACOI Visiting Professor Program made a powerful impression on our Internal Medicine Interest Group. From the moment she began speaking, she created an atmosphere of openness and genuine curiosity, inviting students to explore the wide spectrum of paths within internal medicine.
New Elevance Health Non-Participating Provider Policy for Anthem Plans
Effective January 1, 2026, Anthem participating facilities that use non-participating (out-of-network) care providers and who provide care to Anthem members in an inpatient or outpatient setting will risk being subject to corrective measures including a 10 percent payment penalty or termination f
ACIP Votes Against Universal Birth-Dose of Hep B Vaccine
On December 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to drop the recommendation for a universal birth hepatitis B vaccine dose and replaced it with a recommendation that th
Applications for New Chronic Care Payment Model Opens in January
A new voluntary Medicare payment model set to launch July 1, 2026, will test technology-supported care to improve health and prevent and manage chronic disease.
A new bill introduced by Reps. Julie Johnson (D-TX) and Mike Kennedy (R-UT) would limit prescription drug prior authorizations used by Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Part D plans to once per year for patients with autoimmune diseases or blood disorders.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a new Medicare value-based payment model that supports evidence-based, whole-person care approaches, including functional or lifestyle medicine interventions.
As we approach the holiday season, I hope you each find some time for some well-deserved rest and reflection. As this year draws to a close, I encourage you to take some time to celebrate your accomplishments this year-both big and small. Regardless of where you are in your medical journey, you are one step closer to your goals, which is something to be truly proud of!
Climate Change and Winter Health: Implications for Physicians
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major global health threat, with profound implications for seasonal disease patterns and patient outcomes.
December Student of the Month: Zachary Coats, OMS-III
Student Doctor Fuchs has strengthened his school and community by providing hands-on training for future physicians and raising awareness of chronic diseases.
