Breaking News!
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) passed Resolution 22-113, “End the Monopoly on Certifying Physicians by the American Board of Medical Specialties .”
Important progress towards reducing burnout and keeping Florida physicians caring for their patients.
BREAKING: FTC and DOJ Antitrust Division opened new portal to hear about the monopolies controlling healthcare and stifling competition. Please take a minute and make them aware of the ABMS monopoly!
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BREAKING NEWS ON MOC....
Department of Justice states MOC may have the effect of "harming competition and increasing the cost of healthcare services."
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BIG NEWS!! The Oklahoma Board of Medicine voted unanimously to allow NBPAS-certified physicians to advertise as “board certified.” This is a major step forward for physician choice and recognition. Congratulations to our Oklahoma NBPAS Diplomates - your support made this
Breaking: ACGME Executive Committee board members just received packets with physician letters demanding the end of its MOC requirement. Will ACGME listen? @chadinabhan@doctorwes @AaronGoodman33 NBPAS will keep you posted. #timeforchange#timetolistentophysicians
A new study from Appalachian State University reveals that states with anti-MOC laws retain up to 6% more physicians over age 60, which could translate to 60,000 additional physicians nationwide - potentially cutting the projected physician shortage nearly in half.
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"...doctors who are no longer practicing medicine who've been turned into businessmen" - A good reminder to make sure you have submitted your complaint to the FTC, DOJ and HHS: healthycompetition.gov
These Med Board Execs Make Triple a Practicing Doc's Salary
Dr. Aaron Goodman, who led a petition with 20K+ signatures to end MOC, shares his shocking story on Dr. Chadi Nabhan’s podcast. Despite being a leader in hematology, Aaron was listed as "NOT CERTIFIED" by ABIM - all because he refused to pay thousands in back fees for Internal
Physicians are raising the alarm on the ‘dangerous’ tactics of insurers - delays, denials, and endless hoops to jump through. Sound familiar?
Prior authorization is like MOC’s long-lost twin - both pile on paperwork, drain time, and add costs with little evidence of improving
Together, these organizations form the backbone of a monopoly that stifles competition, burns out physicians, and accelerates physician loss.
The FTC wants to hear from you about how this monopoly has harmed healthcare. Comment here: healthycompetition.gov