Medical Economics January 27, 2026
Key Takeaways
- COMs contribute $6 billion to communities, emphasizing their economic and healthcare impact, particularly in primary care and high-need specialties.
- Osteopathic medical education is growing, with increasing visibility, influence, and application rates, indicating a tipping point in its contribution to U.S. healthcare.
- COMs create jobs and economic growth, especially in medically underserved and rural areas, transforming communities like Pikeville, Kentucky.
- Policy changes are needed to support community-based education, with initiatives like the Community TEAMS Act aiming to fund teaching institutions and preceptors.
- AI integration in osteopathic education seeks to enhance patient-centered care, maintaining high-touch practices while leveraging high-tech advancements for precision medicine.
The president of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine describes state of osteopathic...
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