Osteopathic Integration Task Force Charge:

Justification: The ACOI is committed to enhancing the professional and personal development of the family of osteopathic internists through education, advocacy, research and the opportunity for service. The Committee on Osteopathic Integration provides an opportunity for ACOI members to serve their profession by taking an active roll in addressing:  economic issues that have an impact on the practice of osteopathic internal medicine. Recognizing the indispensable role that effective practice management plays in the successful operation of a physician's practice and the value of providing these essential tools to the ACOI membership, the ACOI Osteopathic Integration Task Force shall be established as a standing committee. 

Objectives:  

• To make the College a strong resource for professional wellness and satisfaction.  
• Identify areas in which OMM/OMT enhances ACOI member benefits for physicians, residents, students and patients that allows for a more holistic integration of professional and personal life goals and participation.    
• Create programs (need to define short and long term programs) to assist physician members strategies to combat their lack of control in patient care.  
• Evangelize methods and programs through every media available while staying true to why we practice medicine and our principles. (Can we use these methods and programs to go outside membership?)  
• When appropriate, work with other ACOI Committees where appropriate, to facilitate the attainment of the ACOI’s mission and Pillars.  

Committee Membership:

• The Committee shall consist of at least six (6) members selected by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. The President shall choose the chairman from the Committee membership for a term of one year. A chairman may serve consecutive years.
• Committee members shall serve a term of three (3) years with a maximum of two (2) terms permitted. A term limit may be waived at the recommendation of the President and with the consent of the Board of Directors.

Accountability:

• A report shall be submitted to the Board of Directors at the semiannual meetings.
• The chairman of the Osteopathic Integration Task Force shall determine, in conjunction with the Committee membership, the frequency of meetings to conduct the business of the Committee and accomplish the charge set forth.

Responsible Staff Person: The Executive Director or staff appointee shall be assigned to the Task Force to facilitate the Committee's operation. The Executive Director or staff representative may serve as the Secretary of the Task Force.  

Self-Evaluation Plan: The Task Force shall evaluate itself annually. The evaluation should provide for a review of the activity of the Committee, a reporting of the participation of the Task Force members in Task Force meetings and a review of any actions taken or recommendations made by the Task Force. Emphasis of the report should relate to the mission of the ACOI and enhancing the benefits made available to ACOI membership.