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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. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. The LKA is not available in transplant hepatology.)

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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. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Siddharta G.

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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

Its overarching conclusion — that patients shouldn’t be stuck in the crossfire between providers and payers — was not controversial or partisan. This new measure was aimed at providing similar protections against bills from public ambulance services and for transfers between hospitals. That leaves out a lot of workers.

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Vested Interests. Influence Muscle. At RFK Jr.’s HHS, It’s Not Pharma. It’s Wellness.

Physician's Weekly

Kennedy and those four advisers — three of whom have been tapped for official government roles — earned at least $3.2 Office of Government Ethics and the Department of Health and Human Services; published media reports; and tax forms filed with the IRS. “Any attempt to suggest impropriety is reckless and politically motivated.”

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

In 2024, 75% of infectious disease physicians who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM.

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What Are ‘Improper’ Medicaid Payments, and Are They as High as a Trump Official Said?

Physician's Weekly

An “improper” payment refers to payments made erroneously to beneficiaries and their providers or without sufficient documentation. In a 2024 report covering the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, Medicaid’s parent agency — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — said the rate was about 5.1%.