Dec. 3, 2025 CHICAGO—The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a restrictive American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) policy that unfairly limits opportunities for both internal medicine physicians and residency and fellowship training programs. At issue is an ABIM rule that blocks qualified residents and fellows [...]

On October 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the CY26 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule which includes updates to physician payment policies, the Quality Payment Program (QPP), and Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). AOA has developed an in-depth resource outlining key changes physicians across specialties need to [...]