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 [...]
Emergency departments across the U.S. are facing an unprecedented “perfect storm” of rising patient volumes and acuity, shrinking payments, and growing workforce burnout. In the latest episode of the RAND “Policy Minded” podcast, ER physician–policy-researcher Mahshid Abir joins to explore why our emergency rooms are under siege—and what must [...]
The DO recently published “Physicians Under Threat: Understanding Workplace Violence in the Emergency Department,” an in-depth look at the growing risks physicians face in emergency settings. ACOEP leaders Dr. Jennifer Axelband, DO (Immediate Past President) and Dr. John Dery, DO (President-Elect) were both contributors to this important piece, offering their expertise and helping to bring national [...]
Nashville, TN Music City Center — The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) proudly convened its 2025 Scientific Assembly, marking an exceptional year of education, innovation, and recognition within the field of osteopathic emergency medicine. This year’s Assembly also celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the College, honoring five [...]
The American Osteopathic Information Association (AOiA) is excited to announce the beta launch of the Emerging DO Platform a new online space designed for osteopathic physicians and students to connect, collaborate, and grow together. From residency insights and mentorship opportunities to a supportive, career-long network, Emerging DO empowers every DO at every stage [...]
September 11, 2025Dear ACOEP Members,I want to share an important leadership update ahead of our upcoming Scientific Assembly meeting.Dr. John Dery, DO, FACOEP-D, FAWM has made the difficult decision to step back from his role as President-Elect. In a message to the Board, Dr. Dery shared that while his commitment [...]
Research from DOs You Know: The Epidemiology of Osteopathic Diagnoses and Treatments in United States Emergency Departments From 2018 to 2021 September 4, 2025 Although a large proportion of US emergency physicians are osteopathic physicians, the frequency of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) use in emergency departments (EDs) is unknown. [...]
ACOEP Joins All EM Statement on Proposed ACGME Program Requirements August 11, 2025 The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) recently closed the public comment period on the proposed Emergency Medicine Program Requirements. This proposal—which includes a potential shift to a standardized four-year training structure—has generated robust discussion [...]
ACOEP and AOBEM Joint Statement In response to a recent article framing the rise of DOs and IMGs in emergency medicine as a decline in the specialty, ACOEP and AOBEM have issued a joint statement rejecting this narrative. The statement underscores the essential contributions of osteopathic physicians, addresses misrepresented [...]