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Everything you need to know about the latest change to MOC - and what might be next
Author(s)Todd Shryock
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Key Takeaways
- ABIM has removed the 2-year MOC points requirement to alleviate administrative burdens on physicians.
- The change is intended to provide greater flexibility in maintaining certification for medical professionals.
ABIM eliminated the 2-year points requirement. Here's what you need to know about that - and what else might be changing.
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ABIM recently removed the 2-year points requirement for MOC. Furman McDonald, M.D., president and CEO of ABIM, discusses the reason for the change and what else might be changing in the future.
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