Anti-MOC Laws Picking Up Steam Across the United States

Conclusion The anti-MOC rhetoric is real, and heated. A quick google search shows at least two websites dedicated to the anti-MOC movement. Change Board Recertification, seems to collect articles about MOC and re-publish them all in one convenient website. The DOCS4Patient Care Foundation shows that – presumably in an attempt to gain more followers – proponents of anti-MOC legislation like to frame the issue as “right to care” laws, an interesting tactic. Proponents of the anti-MOC laws believe that MOC restricts patient access by forcing older physicians into early retirement. It is our belief, however, that with the speed of innovation today, MOC is a critical part of patient care and upholding the Hippocratic Oath. By allowing physicians to continue practicing medicine without requiring MOC, patients may be put at risk. In an attempt to keep up with the changing landscape, we will provide regular updates of bills introduced, passed and the subsequent regulations that are adopted.       Related StoriesCalifornia Bill Amended to Drop Fines, Require Accreditation for EventsMaine Legislature Passes Gift Ban LegislationCalifornia Gift Ban Bill to be Heard Tomorrow 
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