Year: 2017
Resolution Number: 4
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status: Complete
Author(s): Megan Edison, MD
Sponsor: Domenic Federico, MD
On behalf of: Kent County Delegation
Committee: C (Internal Affairs and Public Service) [Pre-2014]
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS engage with MSMS Legal Counsel to determine whether a viable cause of action exists against Michigan hospitals and/or insurers that require American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification as a requirement for (1) medical staff membership, privileging, credentialing, or recredentialing or (2) insurance panel participation, are in violation of anti-trust laws including the Sherman Act; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS work with our American Medical Association (AMA) and our AMA's Litigation Center to determine whether the maintenance of certification programs and/or policies of the American Board of Medical Specialties and/or any of the ABMS Medical Boards are in violation of anti-trust laws including the Sherman Act.
RESOLVED: That MSMS engage with MSMS Legal Counsel to determine whether a viable cause of action exists against Michigan hospitals and/or insurers that require American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification as a requirement for (1) medical staff membership, privileging, credentialing, or recredentialing or (2) insurance panel participation, are in violation of anti-trust laws including the Sherman Act; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS work with our American Medical Association (AMA) and our AMA's Litigation Center to determine whether the maintenance of certification programs and/or policies of the American Board of Medical Specialties and/or any of the ABMS Medical Boards are in violation of anti-trust laws including the Sherman Act.
Fiscal Note: $200,000-$300,000
Resolution: View PDF for Initiate Legal Action Against Hospitals and Insurers
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