Commentary: Why It’s So Important to Find a Board Certified Doctor

On April 18, 2018

Contrary to the views expressed in a recent Fortune commentary, Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is important for physicians. It is an external, objective indication to patients, their families, hospitals, health systems, insurers, and other physicians that board certified physicians are up to date in their area of specialty medicine. With the explosion of medical knowledge and an estimated 10,000 new studies published each month, keeping current in specialty medicine is essential.

Read the full commentary on Fortune.com.

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