The Louisiana legislature is considering a bill that would give physicians the same due process rights as citizens accused of a crime, instead of treating them as guilty until proven innocent, states the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). Senate Bill 286 by Sen. John Milkovich, D-Shreveport, would assure that physicians have the right […]
At the annual meeting of the American Medical Association, leaders tried to gut or suppress a resolution calling for an end to costly, onerous recertification examinations, but delegates forced consideration on the floor of the House of Delegates, where the resolution passed, reports the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). “The public needs to […]
I’m writing to encourage you to add your name, alongside mine, to a crucial petition opposing the creation of new and unnecessary subspecialty certifications in Mohs surgery and dermatologic oncology. Patients’ access to life-saving medical care will decrease if this plan to benefit a few special interests is adopted. It must be stopped!
One of more than 2,700 physicians sanctioned by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Jaime (“Jimmy”) Salas Rushford has filed a countersuit against ABIM and individuals including Richard Baron, M.D., and Christine Cassel, M.D. Most of the targets, like Dr. Salas, were just finishing their residencies and had no resources to fight. In 2012, […]
Are you involved in your county or state medical society? We have TWO important resolutions for you to introduce. The first one calls for opposition to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The second asks your state medical board to withdraw from the FSMB (the author of the compact). Click here for a short video explaining […]
Pennsylvania is considering opening its borders to out-of-state physicians in a flawed Interstate Medical Licensure Compact that has been properly rejected by officials in Missouri, Ohio, and elsewhere. This proposal would allow abortionists from other states to practice in Pennsylvania with little or no accountability, and good Pennsylvania laws would be overridden by a new […]
The stated purpose of laws being pushed in numerous state legislatures is to facilitate telemedicine and thereby ease the physician shortage. But the actual effect is to promote the agenda of a wealthy private tax-exempt corporation called the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), writes Paul Martin Kempen, M.D., Ph.D., in the summer issue of […]
THIRTEEN POINTS to consider during preparations to challenge MOC as a monopoly testing industry in organized state and specialty medical societies. 1. Collect at least a half dozen on-site friends, colleagues, and society members for the local battle. Visit other geographic delegations and caucuses. Speakers and district or caucus leaders who can deliver support (speaking […]
Dear Colleagues: Organized opposition to MOC is gaining momentum. Since the June 2010 launch of Change Board Recertification (http://www.changeboardrecert.com) we have had overwhelming support and consensus from our colleagues. We have updated our website with many articles and letters, new physician commentary and revealing financial information about our nonprofit Boards, all showing how MOC has […]
Do you know how much Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) is really costing you? Please download our Excel worksheet that will help you figure our your real costs and then tell us your results. Please note that we are asking for your costs per MOC / OCC Exam cycle. Some physicians […]