Year: 2022
Resolution Number: 38
Action Taken: Referred to the Board
Status: In Progress
Author(s): Megan Edison, MD
Sponsor: David Whalen, MD, MPA
On behalf of: Kent County Delegation
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work expediently with Michigan insurance companies to update their board certification language to be in compliance with current National Committee for Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission standards, recognizing board certification with National Board of Physicians and Surgeons as equivalent to American Board of Medical Specialties and American Osteopathic Association certification for physician participation; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS support the efforts of physician members working to change their hospital bylaws to recognize National Board of Physicians and Surgeons as equivalent to American Board of Medical Specialties and American Osteopathic Association certification for hospital privileges; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask the AMA to bring the recent recognition of National Board of Physicians and Surgeons as equivalent to American Board of Medical Specialties and American Osteopathic Association certification for National Committee for Quality Assurance, The Joint Commission, and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission credentialing for the consideration of our AMA as an option for physicians nationwide to consider in their continuing certification needs.
RESOLVED: That MSMS work expediently with Michigan insurance companies to update their board certification language to be in compliance with current National Committee for Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission standards, recognizing board certification with National Board of Physicians and Surgeons as equivalent to American Board of Medical Specialties and American Osteopathic Association certification for physician participation; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS support the efforts of physician members working to change their hospital bylaws to recognize National Board of Physicians and Surgeons as equivalent to American Board of Medical Specialties and American Osteopathic Association certification for hospital privileges; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask the AMA to bring the recent recognition of National Board of Physicians and Surgeons as equivalent to American Board of Medical Specialties and American Osteopathic Association certification for National Committee for Quality Assurance, The Joint Commission, and Utilization Review Accreditation Commission credentialing for the consideration of our AMA as an option for physicians nationwide to consider in their continuing certification needs.
Fiscal Note:
Resolution: View PDF for NBPAS as Equivalent Certification For Health Insurers and Hospitals
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