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Gastroenterology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The Specialty Board discussed the LKA in greater detail, as well as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessment development and the integration of public members in ABIM Governance. Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025 designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information.

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Medical Oncology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Special Announcement The Medical Oncology Board is seeking a physician practicing in a non-university/community setting to join for a three-year term starting July 1, 2026. Representatives from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) joined for a portion of the meeting*. The following is a summary of the spring meeting.

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HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk

Physician's Weekly

But for women with conditions that put them at higher risk of serious health complications, special care is needed. But the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the CDC, fired those workers as part of the Trump administration’s rapid downsizing of the federal workforce. The latest version was published last August.

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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Physician's Weekly

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, where the derailment occurred, have pressed the government to do more to answer questions about the mental and physical health effects of the disaster — from post-traumatic stress to cancer. In 2024, the NIH funded six short-term research projects totaling over $1 million.

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Nephrology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Lieske, MD , raised concerns about how new government policies may affect international medical graduates and health equity work at ABIM. In 2024, 77% of ABIM Board Certified nephrologists due for an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Rodriguez, MD , Chair of the Nephrology Board, and John C.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

See the discussion on the Special Consideration IMG (International Medical Graduates) Pilot Pathway below.) In 2024, 77% of eligible ABIM Board Certified endocrinologists who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills

Physician's Weekly

But one of the three ambulance companies, Northglenn Ambulance, a public company since acquired by a private one , sent Silva’s bill to a debt collector. It was for $2,181.60, which grew to more than $3,000 with court fees and interest, court records show. “It took away from everything.” “It took away from everything.”