January 2026 Update
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 new AOF/AOiA Digital Health Excellence Award to exclusive discounts on ACLM’s Lifestyle Medicine conference, 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.
AOF/AOiA Digital Health Excellence Award
AOF/AOiA Digital Health Excellence Award annually recognizes an Osteopathic physician whose pioneering work in ethical digital health integration has transformed patient care while reducing physician burden. This annual award will recognize one (1) individual whose extraordinary accomplishments in digital health integration (over the past 12-24 months) have improved patient outcomes, reduced physician burden, or advanced implementation of digital health solutions within the Osteopathic profession.
The nomination period opens March 17, 2026 for the inaugural award, and closes April 30, 2026. All eligible candidates must be nominated by an Osteopathic organization; self-nominations are not accepted. For more information, visit: https://aof.org/grants/aof-aoia-digital-health-excellence-award.
DIME Partner Media Kit
DiMe is excited to share their first initiative of 2026: Scaling Trusted, High-Impact AI Care Navigation. This project will build on DiMe’s AI in Healthcare Playbook (used by 100s of healthcare and innovation organizations) to accelerate responsible AI adoption for patients navigating our overwhelming and fragmented health system.
For care navigation leaders, this is your opportunity to help define what "good" looks like in practice. Together with payors, providers, patient groups, and tech innovators, you’ll be at the forefront of building shared evidence, performance expectations, and trust frameworks that buyers and regulators will increasingly rely on when evaluating navigation solutions.
DiME is actively welcoming new partners to join this initiative. Don’t miss your chance: https://lnkd.in/eJfx4p77
Continuing the Conversation on Lifestyle Medicine
Following the strong interest in last year’s lifestyle medicine webinars, we’re excited to share additional opportunities for members who want to keep learning. ACLM’s Flip Your Script vodcast focuses on the “how” of lifestyle medicine, featuring clinicians who are applying it in everyday practice. As an added benefit, AOIA members receive 10% off all ACLM continuing education courses with code AOIA2026. Explore the catalog.
Additionally, AOIA members receive 10% off ACLM’s LM2025 Online conference. LM2025 Online is the nation’s premier lifestyle medicine conference, bringing together leading experts to share evidence-based strategies for preventing, managing, and reversing chronic disease. Attendees can participate live or on-demand, earn up to 45.25 CME/CE/MOC credits, and connect with a global community of health professionals—all from the comfort of home.
Register Now and Save 15% with code AOIA2025.
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!
Emerging DO Updates – DOctors' Lounge
We’re excited to introduce the DOctors’ Lounge, a new feature of the Emerging DO Platform created just for you! Think of it as your virtual hangout—a place to share stories, swap ideas, and celebrate what makes osteopathic medicine so special. It includes a Digital Health Innovation Special Interest Group.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
· Casual conversations with peers
· Specialty forums for deeper discussions
· Special interest groups to connect over shared passions
· Community highlights showcasing achievements
Jump in, start a discussion, and help us make this space vibrant and welcoming. Your voice matters—let’s build this community together!
Join the DOctors’ Lounge today: https://www.emergingdo.org/Group/doctors-lounge/Today
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’s 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:https://www.aoiassn.org/dhi/faq
Upcoming events
Free CME Webinar Opportunity!
Join us for a free CME opportunity! This webinar aims to identify federal policy barriers that create administrative burdens in digital health adoption and limit physician-led implementation of prevention-focused care.
Act Fast—Spots Fill Quickly!
Register Here (button link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ymea-wA6SNOATE853HDZUw)
Join Us for Digital Health Office Hours
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.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in advancing osteopathic voices in digital health. No question is too big or too small—this is your space to engage, learn, and collaborate.
Register Here (button link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V95d0eDaQN-CWy-EJOFOtA#/registration )
On-demand CME Events
Don’t forget!
Explore our Digital Health Innovation (DHI) Events Page (Link: https://www.aoiassn.org/dhi/events/ ) 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 (Link: https://lifestylemedicine.org/education-courses/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ADA ) and save 10% with code AOIA2025.
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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!
Sincerely,
The AOiA Innovation team