The American College of Cardiology’s Response to the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Maintenance of Certification Requirements

Have ongoing discussions with ABIM leadership, in partnership with other cardiovascular professional organizations whose members are similarly affected, to review these issues and to explore changes in MOC requirements that will result in more meaningful outcomes and less onerous burdens for ACC members; Request for ACC representation at the ABIM to participate in discussions involving MOC, including its educational and financial aspects; Review the evidence base underlying current recommendations; and Investigate the impact of MOC changes on non-ABIM-certified members. Free provision of web-based MOC modules and navigation tools; Expansion of Part IV MOC modules through ACC programs, such as the NCDR's inpatient registries and the PINNACLE registry; Creation of mechanisms for ACC members by which patient safety and patient survey requirements can be efficiently fulfilled; and Bidirectional communication with and engagement of membership through chapters, sections, and councils.