Join us for the latest updates on AOiA's Digital Health Innovation initiative, where we're amplifying osteopathic leadership in digital health and innovation. This month, we’re spotlighting exciting collaborations, new opportunities for CME and ways for you to get involved. From the Digital Health Innovation steering committee’s new strategic priorities to exclusive discounts on exclusive ACLM discounts, plus upcoming virtual sessions and FAQs to keep you informed — there’s something for everyone. Explore, share and help us amplify the osteopathic voice in digital health.

In this issue

Digital Health Innovation: Shaping the future of osteopathic medicine
AOiA and Health Information Systems Society (HIMSS) Collaboration
Share your residency experience!
ACLM: Get to know Lifestyle Medicine
DHI Frequently asked questions
Upcoming events
Happenings in the DO community
New to the Digital Health Innovation community?

Digital Health Innovation: Shaping the future of osteopathic medicine

The AOiA Digital Health Innovation Steering Committee recently convened to chart our strategic direction for FY26–FY27, reinforcing AOiA's position as the osteopathic community's trusted partner in digital health advancement.

Three strategic priorities emerged to guide our work:

Osteopathic AI Definition & Ethics – Developing clear guidance on how AI can augment clinical judgment while preserving whole-patient care principles. We're creating practical frameworks and micro-credentials to help osteopathic physicians confidently integrate AI into practice."

AI Literacy & Education – Exploring comprehensive training initiatives, including the Technology and Innovation Elective Rotation (TIER) elective rotation and osteopathic-specific AI competencies, to ensure our community leads in responsible AI adoption.

Digital Health Partnerships – Establishing AOiA as the bridge between innovative digital health companies and the osteopathic community, streamlining access to vetted solutions and ensuring technologies align with osteopathic principles.

Stay tuned for more updates as we advance these initiatives throughout the year.

AOiA and Health Information Systems Society (HIMSS) Collaboration

AOiA is excited to be a part of the HIMSS26 Global Health Conference & Exhibition as a Conference Collaborator. The countdown to Healthcare’s transformative event has begun — secure your spot now. HIMSS26 isn’t just a conference; it’s the epicenter of healthcare technology where groundbreaking solutions meet visionary minds.

Our members receive the HIMSS Collaborator Rate (member rate) to attend HIMSS26. To get the savings enter the following code when prompted: AOIA26. Register today and save!

Share your residency experience!

Pay it forward to current medical students with just a minute of your time! The AOiA Emerging DO Platform — a new space for DOs to connect, collaborate, and grow is seeking your insights. Please visit emergingdo.org to create a new account and share your alumni insights anonymously with medical students. It is a seven-question yes/no survey inquiring about DO presence, work-life balance, housing, and overall program value. You’ve been where they are – now's your chance to help lead the way. On the Emerging DO Platform, you can share what you’ve learned, connect with the next wave of DOs and keep growing yourself. Your story matters here, and it just might inspire someone else’s.

ACLM: Get to know Lifestyle Medicine

Get to know Lifestyle Medicine with LM Now

LM Now offers short, focused sessions on practical lifestyle medicine topics — from brain health and habit change to food as medicine and whole-person care. Learn from experts like Robert Waldinger, Dean and Ayesha Sherzai and Dean Ornish, and explore strategies you can apply immediately in practice. AOIA members save 10% with code AOIA2025.

Learn more and register here.

Updated Digital Health Innovation FAQ

Did you know that the Digital Health Innovation Community has a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource dedicated to digital health technologies for osteopathic medicine? We do, and it was just recently updated in December 2025!

It has been newly updated to include comprehensive guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in osteopathic healthcare, covering:

AI Opportunities – How AI can enhance patient care and clinical decision-making
Challenges – Key barriers and considerations for adoption
Ethical Considerations & Privacy – Ensuring responsible use and patient data protection
Implementation & Training – Best practices for integrating AI into workflows
Security & Resilience – Safeguarding systems against cyber threats
Practice Management & Administrative Efficiency – Streamlining operations with AI tools
Future Directions & Policy – Emerging trends and regulatory frameworks shaping AI in healthcare

Explore the updated FAQ here.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: DiMe Seal: What Makes Digital Health Products Actually Work
Jan. 26, 2026 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. CT
Free CME opportunity
Register today

In collaboration with DiME, this webinar aims to analyze some of the current gaps in clinical evidence for Digital Health Software Products (DHSPs), ensuring they support patient-centered health outcomes.

Ask the Expert Digital Health Office Hours
Mar. 19, 2026 | 4-5 p.m. CT
Register today

Have questions about digital health or AI? Join our virtual office hours — an informal session where you can connect with subject matter experts and get your questions answered. These sessions are open to COM students and osteopathic community members alike. Whether you're exploring new technologies as a student or seeking practical insights as a practicing professional, come discuss real-world challenges and opportunities in digital health and AI.

On-demand CME Events
Don't forget! Explore our Digital Health Innovation (DHI) events page for on-demand CME opportunities designed to keep you ahead in digital health.

Happenings in the DO community

Why Lifestyle Medicine Matters
As an osteopathic physician, you're already trained to treat the whole person. Lifestyle medicine provides a powerful, evidence-based framework for helping patients prevent, treat and even reverse chronic conditions through everyday behaviors. Through our partnership with ACLM, AOIA members gain discounted access to practical, specialty-agnostic CME that supports your commitment to patient-centered care.

Explore ACLM’s lifestyle medicine courses and save 10% with code AOIA2025.

New to the Digital Health Innovation community? Join us here!

Join us here to be included in networking opportunities and learn about the latest news in osteopathic medicine. Stay connected by following us on LinkedIn.

Please email us at innovation@osteopathic.org with your ideas for topics, speakers or any questions.

We are deeply committed to advancing digital health within the osteopathic community and look forward to your continued interest and participation in this vital effort!

December 2025 Update