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Released: 20-Jul-2023 3:25 PM EDT
FSMB Physician Census Identifies 1,044,734 Licensed Physicians in U.S.
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The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has released its “Census of Licensed Physicians in the United States, 2022.” The new census – FSMB’s seventh since the inaugural census in 2010 – provides valuable demographic data about the U.S. physician workforce, including information about the number of licensed physicians, the type of medical degree, location of undergraduate medical education, specialty certification status, sex, and age.

Released: 29-Jul-2021 3:45 PM EDT
FSMB: Spreading COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation May Put Medical License at Risk
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards’ Board of Directors released statement in response to a dramatic increase in the dissemination of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and disinformation by physicians and other health care professionals on social media platforms, online and in the media.

Released: 15-Apr-2021 11:40 AM EDT
FSMB Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Medical Regulation and Health Care
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards’ Board of Directors released a statement affirming its commitment to supporting an equitable health care system

Released: 31-Mar-2021 1:50 PM EDT
FSMB Launches Task Force on Health Equity and Medical Regulation
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has launched the Task Force on Health Equity and Medical Regulation. The Task Force will evaluate education and training programs to assist state medical and osteopathic boards in identifying opportunities for understanding and addressing systemic racism, implicit bias, and health inequity in medical regulation and patient care.

Released: 19-Mar-2021 10:25 AM EDT
FSMB Foundation Awards $100,000 in COVID-19 State Response Grants
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The FSMB Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), has awarded four organizations a total of $100,000 in grant funding for projects to study the way states and health systems have responded to health care impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released: 4-Feb-2021 12:50 PM EST
FSMB Symposium on Racism and Disparities in Health Care Now Available Online
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) released today a video recording of “Health Equity and Medical Regulation: How Disparities are Impacting U.S. Health Care Quality and Delivery and Why it Matters" – a symposium it hosted on January 26. The recording of the event is accessible for public viewing.

Released: 21-Jan-2021 4:05 PM EST
New Platform to Mobilize Volunteer Health Care Professionals During COVID-19 Launches
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

A new online platform to help mobilize volunteer health care professionals to treat patients during COVID-19 has officially launched, just as the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing across the country. Provider Bridge (ProviderBridge.org), supports license portability by making it easier to connect volunteer health care professionals with state agencies and health care entities in order to quickly increase access to care for patients in rural and underserved communities.

Released: 6-Oct-2020 2:50 PM EDT
FSMB Statement on Wearing Face Coverings During Patient Care
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards’ Board of Directors released the following statement in response to reports from a number of state medical boards of complaints they are receiving about physicians and physician assistants failing to wear face coverings during patient care.

Released: 13-Jul-2020 4:05 PM EDT
FSMB Launches Virtual Education Program
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards is launching a virtual education program on topics of interest to the world of medical regulation. The series will feature six presentations from experts on topics such as physician sexual misconduct, consumer empowerment in health care, telemedicine developments as a result of COVID-19, physician stress and burnout, and implicit bias.

Released: 13-Mar-2020 2:05 PM EDT
FSMB Statement on Supporting States in Verifying Licenses for Physicians Responding to COVID-19 Virus
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) released a statement offering the assistance of the FSMB to help provide essential information that can be used to verify licenses and credentials for physicians and other health care professionals wishing to practice across state lines to treat patients in areas heavily impacted by the COVID-19 virus

Released: 12-Feb-2020 12:50 PM EST
USMLE Program Announces Upcoming Policy Changes
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®), co-sponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), are announcing upcoming policy changes to the USMLE program.

Released: 17-Jun-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Report Surveying Digital Credentials in Healthcare Released by FSMB
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has released a report entitled “Healthcare and Digital Credentials: Technical, Legal, and Regulatory Considerations”. This report surveys and expands upon the FSMB’s experience applying digital technologies, such as blockchain and OpenBadges, in its efforts to alleviate administrative burdens and promote best practices that can be implemented by state medical boards and health care administrators who use the licensing and credentialing process in fulfilling their mission of protecting the public.

Released: 13-Jun-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Preliminary Recommendations for USMLE Score Reporting Now Available
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Preliminary recommendations from the convening organizations of the Invitational Conference on USMLE Scoring (InCUS) are now available online. From today until July 26, 2019 individuals and organizations interested in this United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) topic can review the recommendations

Released: 3-Jun-2019 10:05 AM EDT
National Survey Indicates Majority of Physician Misconduct Goes Unreported
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has released the results of a survey commissioned to measure the prevalence of physician misconduct and public awareness of the work of state medical boards.

Released: 12-Apr-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Kentucky, North Dakota Join Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is now active in more than half of U.S. states. The Compact offers an expedited pathway to licensure for physicians wishing to practice in multiple states.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
FSMB: Maryland Bill Limits Patient Rights
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards strongly opposes Maryland Senate Bill 372 which poses a risk to patients. SB 372 would require the Maryland State Board of Physicians to expunge records of physicians with a public reprimand or probation three years after the final disposition of the case.

Released: 8-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
Michigan Joins Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Michigan becomes the 25th state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact - offering an expedited pathway to licensure for physicians wishing to practice in multiple states.

Released: 4-Dec-2018 9:05 AM EST
FSMB Releases 2018 U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends and Actions Report
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The 2018 report features detailed information about the make-up and policies of each state medical board, physician licensure statistics and aggregate national physician disciplinary data. The report emphasizes the importance of informing patients on how to gather information about physicians, learn how to file a complaint, and utilize the services of their state medical board.

Released: 8-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission Issues 3,000th License
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission has issued 3,426 medical licenses since its launch in 2017.

Released: 5-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
FSMB Foundation Mini-Grants up to $5,000 Now Available
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The FSMB Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the Federation of State Medical Boards - has widened its grantmaking with a new program that supports the work of diverse research and educational projects through “mini-grants” of up to $5,000 each. The grants are designed to encourage research or educational efforts that increase awareness and understanding of trends and issues impacting medical regulation, as well as patient safety and health care quality overall.

   
Released: 31-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT
FSMB Joins National Action Collaborative to Counter Opioid Epidemic
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

In recognition of the need for a national coordinated and collective response to the epidemic of opioid addiction in the U.S., the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) is partnering with the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and 35 organizations to form the Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic. The public-private partnership is made up of organizations representing federal, state, and local governments, health systems, associations and provider groups, health education and accrediting institutions, pharmacies, payers, industry, nonprofits, and academia.

Released: 7-May-2018 1:05 PM EDT
FSMB Releases Recommendations on Regulating Physicians’ Use of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The FSMB has released best practices and recommendations for the regulation of stem cell and regenerative therapies

Released: 2-Mar-2018 1:05 PM EST
FSMB Launches New Website and Logo
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

FSMB launches a new website and logo with an enhanced design that improves navigation and functionality for users

Released: 17-Jan-2018 1:05 PM EST
FSMB Survey: Opioid Prescribing, Telemedicine among Most Important Regulatory Topics for State Medical Boards
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) announced that resources related to opioid prescribing and telemedicine are currently the most important regulatory issues to state medical boards. The announcement comes after analyzing responses from 51 state medical boards as part of the FSMB’s 2017 annual survey to its member boards.

Released: 1-Dec-2017 2:05 PM EST
FSMB Calls for Improved Information Sharing Between VA and State Medical Boards
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, on the issue of “Examining VA’s Failure to Address Provider Quality and Safety Concerns.” Members of the committee called for the hearing after a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that in an audit of five VA medical facilities, eight of nine providers who had adverse privileging actions were never reported to the NPDB or state medical boards.

Released: 21-Sep-2017 10:05 AM EDT
Tri-Regulator Collaborative Releases Position Statements Addressing Electronic Health Records, Practitioner Burnout
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Tri-Regulator Collaborative, which represents the governing boards of the three organizations representing the state boards that license physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists – the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), and National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) – have drafted and approved two position statements that highlight the organizations’ shared commitment to protecting public health as well as the common issues faced by the three groups.

Released: 19-Sep-2017 11:05 AM EDT
FSMB Releases Free Online Education Module for Medical Students and Residents
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The FSMB is committed to assisting member medical and osteopathic boards in their educational outreach efforts to medical students and residents. The FSMB Workgroup on Education for Medical Regulation has designed a series of modules on various aspects of medical regulation to inform future licensed physicians.

Released: 30-Aug-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Oklahoma Medical Board Launches Streamlined Licensure Process for Physician Assistants
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision has launched the Uniform Application (UA) for physician assistants (PAs) to simplify and streamline the application process for PAs seeking licensure in multiple states. The UA for PAs, developed by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) in coordination with the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), allows applicants to complete one core application that can be saved and sent to multiple state medical boards at once. The UA eliminates the need for applicants to re-enter the same data multiple times for each individual state they wish to practice in.

Released: 20-Jul-2017 1:05 PM EDT
Physician Census Identifies 953,695 Actively Licensed Physicians in U.S.
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Every two years, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) releases a census of all actively licensed physicians in the United States.

Released: 6-Jul-2017 12:05 PM EDT
FSMB Releases Recommendations on Improving Information-Sharing and Reporting
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) released a comprehensive summary and recommendations today from a summit meeting it hosted earlier this year to discuss how diverse organizations compile and share information about health care practitioners – including unprofessional conduct and disciplinary issues – and how such information could be better utilized to protect the public.

Released: 14-Jun-2017 1:05 PM EDT
FSMB Releases 2017 Annual Meeting Recap Video
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) released highlights from its 105th Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas.

Released: 17-May-2017 3:05 PM EDT
FSMB Releases Updated Guidelines for Chronic Use of Opioid Analgesics
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards releases its updated guidelines for the chronic use of opioid analgesics.

Released: 26-Apr-2017 12:05 PM EDT
Nebraska Becomes 19th State to Enact Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

On Tuesday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law legislation sponsored by State Senator Carol Blood (D-District 3) that makes Nebraska the 19th state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). The IMLC aims to increase access to health care by expediting licensure for qualified physicians who wish to practice in multiple states.

Released: 7-Apr-2017 1:05 PM EDT
FSMB Congratulates Commission on Launch of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact has officially launched and the Commission is now processing applications for expedited licensure.

Released: 28-Mar-2017 1:05 PM EDT
FSMB Spotlight: Is Compounding Fraud Occurring in Your State?
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

FSMB President and CEO Humayun Chaudhry, DO, MACP, sits down with Claudette E. Dalton, MD, Chair of the FSMB’s Ethics and Professionalism Committee, to discuss regulations around compounding medicine, as well as a recent rise in fraud schemes involving kickbacks and deceptive business practices by some compounding pharmacies and prescribers.

Released: 1-Mar-2017 10:05 AM EST
FSMB Workgroups Prepare for Future of Medical Regulation
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Dr. Chaudhry (FSMB President and CEO) sits down with Dr. Daniel Gifford, Immediate Past Chairman of the FSMB Board of Directors and Chair of the Workgroup on FSMB’s Model Policy on the Use of Opioid Analgesics in the Treatment of Chronic Pain. Drs. Chaudhry and Gifford discuss the work of FSMB's Workgroups as they prepare for the future of medical regulation and assisting state medical boards in their mission to protect the public.

Released: 26-Jan-2017 10:05 AM EST
FSMB Offers Series of Free Online Education Modules for Medical Students and Residents
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The FSMB is committed to assisting member medical and osteopathic boards in their educational outreach efforts to medical students and residents. The FSMB Workgroup on Education for Medical Regulation has designed a series of modules on various aspects of medical regulation to inform future licensed physicians.

   
Released: 17-Jan-2017 1:05 PM EST
FSMB Releases U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends and Actions Report
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has released its 2016 U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends and Actions Report. The report provides the most comprehensive compendium of information available about the make-up, policies and work of state medical boards as they go about their mission of public protection.

Released: 12-Jan-2017 6:05 PM EST
FSMB Outlines Medical Regulation Priorities in Letter to President-Elect Trump
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) President and CEO, Dr. Humayun Chaudhry, sent a letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump, outlining FSMB's medical regulation priorities.

Released: 15-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
FSMB Survey Identifies Telemedicine as Most Important Regulatory Topic for State Medical Boards in 2016
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Identifies key findings of the Federation of State Medical Board's 2016 State Medical Board Survey. Telemedicine, opioid prescribing, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), physician reentry into practice and medical marijuana were found to be the top five most important regulatory topics to state medical boards in 2016.

Released: 17-Oct-2016 6:05 PM EDT
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Prepares Launch of New Pathway for Multi-state Physician Licensing
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission met recently to review the group’s significant progress in developing the infrastructure for a new, voluntary pathway for physicians seeking expedited licensure in multiple states.

Released: 23-Sep-2016 4:05 PM EDT
Dr. Humayun Chaudhry Installed as Chair of International Medical Regulatory Group
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Humayun Chaudhry, DO, MACP, President and CEO of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), was installed as Chair of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) during the 12th International Conference on Medical Regulation this week in Melbourne, Australia.

Released: 17-Aug-2016 5:05 PM EDT
Journal of Medical Regulation Names New Editor-in-Chief
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR) announced that it has named Heidi M. Koenig, MD, a Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, as the publication’s new Editor-in-Chief. Published continuously since 1913 by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), the quarterly, peer-reviewed JMR features studies and articles of interest to medical boards and organizations and individuals interested in medical licensing and regulation.

Released: 2-Aug-2016 6:05 PM EDT
New Video Series from Federation of State Medical Boards Spotlights Trends in Medical Regulation
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has launched a new series of videos featuring interviews with health care leaders about issues impacting state medical boards and their mission of protecting the public.

Released: 2-Aug-2016 6:05 PM EDT
Federation of State Medical Boards Receives Certification from NCQA
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) announced that it has been certified for a third time by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The FSMB, which received its initial NCQA Certification in 2012, is certified under NCQA’s Credentials Verification Organization Certification Program for the following credentials elements: Education and Training, Ongoing Monitoring of Sanctions, Medicare/Medicaid Sanctions, Medical Board Sanctions, and License to Practice.

Released: 22-Jun-2016 11:45 AM EDT
JAMA Article Summarizes FSMB Marijuana Recommendations
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

An online "Viewpoint" article in JAMA, written by FSMB President and CEO Humayun J. Chaudhry, DO, MACP; FSMB Chair Arthur S. Hengerer, MD; and FSMB Chair-Elect Gregory B. Snyder, MD, summarizes recent policy recommendations from the Federation of State Medical Boards for physicians recommending marijuana for patients.

Released: 17-Jun-2016 11:05 AM EDT
Federal Grant Awarded to Support State Medical Boards in Implementing Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has announced that it will provide funding to support state medical and osteopathic boards as they implement the administrative and technical infrastructure of the new Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

Released: 14-Jun-2016 6:05 PM EDT
Federation of State Medical Boards Releases 2016 Annual Report: Building Value
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

The Federation of State Medical Boards has released its 2016 Annual Report, showcasing the organization’s progress on a variety of initiatives and projects in 2015-16. Titled “Building Value,” the report includes updates on the FSMB’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., highlights of new products expanding its data and research capabilities, new milestones in educational activities and much more.

Released: 9-Jun-2016 6:05 PM EDT
Colorado Becomes Latest State to Enact Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Colorado became the 17th state to enact the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact on June 8 when legislation was signed into law by Governor John Hickenlooper. With the addition of Colorado, five states in the last month have enacted legislation to expand access to health care by expediting medical licensure.

Released: 17-May-2016 4:05 PM EDT
Kansas and Mississippi Enact Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Legislation
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)

Kansas and Mississippi became the latest states to adopt the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, capping off another successful week for the expansion of the Compact. Legislation was signed into law by Kansas Governor Sam Brownback on May 13 and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant on May 17. With the addition of Kansas and Mississippi, 16 states have adopted the Compact legislation to expand access to health care by expediting medical licensure.


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