Mandating MOC to practice medicine is an appalling overstep of nonexistent authority
Maintenance of certification (MOC) for something as significant as the practice of medicine seems like a harmless enough idea. But for physicians across the country who dedicate thousands of hours to study, earn licensure, achieve board certification, and practice medicine, MOC is not only unnecessary but also a resource-consuming mandate that does nothing to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
According to the American Board of Medical Specialty’s (ABMS’) own …