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The maintenance of certification program has growing evidence suggesting it can improve physician performance and patient outcomes.
The 2015 MOC standards aim to adapt to changing environments and improve physician performance.
Interview with Dr. Steven Weinberger on the pros and cons of the new Maintenance of Certification standards. (11:27)Download Despite ongoing controversy over the maintenance of certification program, there's growing evidence that it can improve physician performance and patient outcomes. The 2015 MOC standards aim to adapt the program to changing educational and practice environments.
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Irons et al. (2015) studied this question. The maintenance of certification program has growing evidence suggesting it can improve physician performance and patient outcomes.
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