Oppose Direct to Consumer Advertising of the ABMS MOC Product

Year: 2017

Resolution Number: 29

Action Taken: NULL

Status: Complete

Author(s): Megan Edison, MD

Sponsor: Domenic Federico, MD

On behalf of: Kent County Delegation

Committee: B (Legislation)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to oppose direct-to-consumer marketing of the American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification (MOC) product in the form of print media, social media, apps, and websites that specifically target patients and their families including but not limited to the promotion of false or misleading claims linking MOC participation with improved patient health outcomes and experiences where limited evidence exists; and be it further RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to amend existing AMA policy, Maintenance of Certification and Osteopathic Continuous Certification D-275.954.

Fiscal Note: NULL

Resolution: View PDF for Oppose Direct to Consumer Advertising of the ABMS MOC Product

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org