Medical Economics January 9, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Osteopathic physicians are vital in U.S. healthcare, holding significant roles, despite historical practice limitations and biases.
- A lawsuit challenges an ABIM policy restricting osteopathic physicians from residency leadership, deemed unfair and unlawful.
- Continuous certification is crucial for maintaining high standards, though some physicians view it as burdensome.
- The focus is on overcoming biases and promoting the value of osteopathic medicine in healthcare.
American Osteopathic Association president discusses a split with ABIM in internal medicine education and a potential legal remedy to fix it.
In the history of American medicine, there have been attempts to limit scopes of practice for osteopathic physicians.
But the profession remains a vital and growing part of U.S. health care, with osteopathic...
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