Report Surveying Digital Credentials in Healthcare Released by 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...
17-Jun-2019 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Preliminary Recommendations for USMLE Score Reporting Now Available

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...
13-Jun-2019 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

National Survey Indicates Majority of Physician Misconduct Goes Unreported

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.
3-Jun-2019 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Kentucky, North Dakota Join Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

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.
12-Apr-2019 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

FSMB: Maryland Bill Limits Patient Rights

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...
6-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Michigan Joins Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

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.
8-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

FSMB Releases 2018 U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends and Actions Report

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...
4-Dec-2018 9:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission Issues 3,000th License

The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission has issued 3,426 medical licenses since its launch in 2017.
8-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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