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EHRs to MOC: Physicians tackle practice issues in new policy

Policymaking at the 2016 AMA Annual Meeting covered a range of topics that affect a physician’s practice. Among them were maintenance of certification concerns, improving patient safety of electronic health records and coverage of telemedicine services.

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Physicians take on MOC debate

The maintenance of certification process was an important topic for physicians attending the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting. Academic physicians had a chance to hear updates on MOC before the AMA House of Delegates considered policy to urge changes to make it more transparent and physician-friendly.

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From MOC to vaccines: Top 10 stories from AMA Annual Meeting

A new maintenance of certification (MOC) policy, GME funding, and exemptions from vaccinations were among the top stories from the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting
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Doctors give state boards MOL guidance

Physicians at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting voted on policy to clarify the differences between Maintenance of certification (MOC) and maintenance of licensure (MOL). They also gave state medical boards guidance around the MOL process.

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More transparent, physician-friendly MOC focus of new policy

Physicians took on the maintenance of certification (MOC) process at the 2015 AMA Annual Meeting, calling for more transparency and education surrounding the process. One new policy asks the American Board of Medical Specialties to develop “fiduciary standards” for its member boards.

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Everything you need to know about MOC

No matter what your feelings are about the maintenance of certification (MOC) process for physicians, you still may have unanswered questions. Here’s what you need to know.

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This year's 3 top med ed priorities

What are the top medical education issues for physicians this year? Hear from an expert from the AMA Council on Medical Education outline the top three priorities for the upcoming year.

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MOC requirements modified for internal medicine physicians

The maintenance of certification program will change for internal medicine physicians, the American Board of Internal Medicine announced. The program’s changes align with principles the AMA called for in 2014.

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2014's top moments in medical education

The past year was jam-packed with major events in medical education. Take a look back at six news-making medical education topics.

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