American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member boards have endorsed the new Standards for Continuing Certification approved by the ABMS board. According to ABMS, the new standards "reinforce the transition to innovative assessment programs that support and direct physician learning." Such programs include American Board of Anesthesiology's MOCA Minute; the American Board of Ophthalmology's Quarterly Questions; and the American Board of Radiology's Online Longitudinal Assessment. The new standards back more opportunities for clinicians to participate in quality and safety improvement activities for enhancing health and healthcare. They also emphasize boosting equity and reducing disparities in healthcare, with some member boards starting to incorporate such content in continuing certification programs. Continuing certification is defined as a partnership between physicians, member boards and specialty societies under the new standards.

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