The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) announced today that it recognizes widespread adoption of electronic health records could be used by doctors to both improve patient outcomes and assess ongoing clinical competence for purposes of medical licensure. The FSMB made the announcement at the "Advancing Electronic Health Records Adoption and Meaningful Use" forum hosted by the Health Industry Forum of Brandeis University and Health Affairs. Read more.

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Board of Directors elected two Directors to the FSMB Foundation Board during the FSMB board's July meeting. The newest Director is Timothy J. Turner, a public member of the Texas Medical Board. He was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in 2003 and again in 2009 for an additional six-year term. The FSMB Board re-elected Hedy L. Chang, who was originally elected to the Foundation Board of Directors in February 2010 to complete the term vacated by Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A, when she became U.S. Surgeon General. Read more.

Michael P. Dugan, an information technology expert with deep experience in systems development and data management, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Information Officer (CIO) June 7. Read more.

Freda McKissic Bush, M.D., FACOG, assumed the position of chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards' (FSMB) Board of Directors during the organization's 98th Annual Meeting in April in Chicago, Ill. Read more.

The FSMB has approved a report that lays the groundwork for strengthening the medical licensure renewal process by implementing new standards for lifelong learning among physicians. To learn more, visit the FSMB Maintenance of Licensure Information Center.

Delegates at the Federation of State Medical Boards' 98th Annual Meeting, held April 22-24 in Chicago, Ill., elected new board members, officers and committee members. Learn more.

The FSMB released the Summary of 2009 Board Actions report, a compilation of disciplinary actions taken by the nation's 70 state medical boards during 2009. Medical boards took a total of 5,721 actions against physicians in 2009, an increase of 342 actions over 2008. Learn more.

Todd Phillips, a financial manager with expertise in strategic business development for health organizations, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer March 1. Learn more.

Sandra Waters, a veteran business leader with diverse experience in operations, research and development, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer Feb. 15. Learn more.

The FSMB, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and the National Board of Medical Examiners are partnering to co-host the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities' 9th Biennial Conference on Medical Regulation Sept. 26-29, 2010, in Philadelphia, Pa. Learn more.

As Haiti struggles to recover after the earthquake, FSMB is providing resources and updates for state medical boards. The White House has created an information site that provides up to date information about the situation in Haiti. Learn more.

A new web-based Continuing Medical Education (CME) initiative by the Federation of State Medical Boards Foundation is seeking to educate physicians on various aspects of the relationship between the medical community and the pharmaceutical industry. Learn more.

The Federation of State Medical Boards announced that Humayun J. Chaudhry, D.O., M.S., FACP, FACOI, has been named its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Chaudhry will assume leadership of the FSMB in October. Dr. Chaudhry was formerly Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Suffolk County, N.Y., Department of Health Services, the ninth largest health department in the United States, and brings extensive experience as a physician, medical educator, and health policy leader. "We are very fortunate to have someone of Dr. Chaudhry's exceptional talents," said Martin Crane, M.D., chair of the FSMB. Learn more.

The Senate Health Committee on Oct. 7 unanimously approved the nomination of FSMB Immediate Past Chair Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., as the next U.S. surgeon general. Dr. Benjamin's nomination will now go to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. She has been active in the medical regulatory community for more than 20 years, serving on the FSMB's board of directors and on the Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners.

During the Federation of State Medical Boards' (FSMB) 97th Annual Meeting, in Arlington, Va., Martin Crane, M.D., assumed the position of chair of the organization's board of directors. The former chair of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and a longtime patient safety advocate, Dr. Crane will lead the not-for-profit organization that serves as the national authority in the field of medical regulation. Read More

Delegates at the Federation of State Medical Boards' 97th Annual Meeting, held April 30 through May 2 in Arlington, Va., elected new board members, officers and committee members for the coming year.

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The Federation of State Medical Boards Foundation (FSMB) has released a new book to help physicians better manage patients' acute or chronic pain. Responsible Opioid Prescribing: A Physicians Guide offers real-world explanations and practical strategies that address issues of undertreatment of pain, risk of prescription drug abuse and improved patient care.

The Federation of State Medical Boards, a national not-for-profit representing the 70 medical boards of the United States and its territories, announced today the resignation of president and chief executive officer, James N. Thompson, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Thompson's last day in office will be Friday, October 31.

Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., immediate past chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), was named a recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship Genius Grant.

A Web portal providing U.S. physicians with access to free, accredited CME courses about pharmaceutical industry marketing techniques and their effect on prescribing practices has been expanded to include additional courses.

Delegates to the Federation of State Medical Boards' 96th Annual Meeting elected officers and board members during the organization's House of Delegates meeting on May 3 in San Antonio, Texas.

On May 3, the Federation of State Medical Boards' (FSMB) House of Delegates took the next steps in developing a model policy that will assist states in requiring physicians to demonstrate their continuing competence as a condition of re-licensure.

Nine Individuals to Receive the FSMB's Highest Honors for Exceptional Leadership and Service in Medical Regulation - The Federation of State Medical Boards announced the recipients of its annual awards recognizing outstanding service to the field of medical regulation. The recipients will receive their awards during the FSMB Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, May 1-3, 2008.

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The Federation of State Medical Boards Foundation (FSMB) is offering every physician a new handbook to help them better manage patients' acute or chronic pain. Responsible Opioid Prescribing: A Physician's Guide offers real-world explanations and practical strategies that address issues of undertreatment of pain, risk of prescription drug abuse and improved patient care.

ONDCP applauds efforts to educate on critical issues - On Saturday, May 5, 2007, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) adopted a policy statement at its annual meeting to develop methods and/or modules of information to be used to educate medical students, residents and practicing physicians regarding the identification of substance use disorders, brief intervention and the proper prescribing of controlled substances.

Delegates to the Federation of State Medical Boards' 95th Annual Meeting elected new officers and board members during the FSMB's Annual Meeting May 3-5 in San Francisco, Calif.

N. Stacy Lankford, M.D., of Elkhart, Ind., was installed as chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards during the organization's Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Calif., May 3-5, 2007.

Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., was voted Chair-Elect of the Federation of State Medical Boards at the organization's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Calif., May 3-5, 2007.

This new report on physician regulation features in-depth looks at some of the many ways state medical boards work to protect health care consumers. The report includes an attachment of board actions taken in 2006.

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) announced it has named David Watt, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.A., as the FSMB's new vice president for Professional Affairs. A Portland, Ore., anesthesiologist, Dr. Watt is currently chair of the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has released an enhanced version of Docinfo (www.docinfo.org), the nation's leading source for consolidated state medical board data on U.S. physicians. First introduced in 2001 to provide medical board disciplinary data to consumers, Docinfo has been expanded to include physicians' educational background, medical specialty and licensure history.

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The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has received a grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration's Office for the Advancement of Telehealth to pilot different models for reducing licensure barriers affecting telehealth and multi-state medical practice.

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Foundation was recently awarded a $362,000 grant as part of a national program designed to educate health care professionals about pharmaceutical industry marketing practices and provide tools for accessing unbiased sources of information about drugs.

Delegates to the Federation of State Medical Boards' 94th Annual Meeting elected new officers and board members during the FSMB's Annual Meeting April 20-22 in Boston, Mass., and took action on several proposed policies and resolutions.

J. William McCord Jr., D.O., of Tennessee, was installed as the 85th chief elected officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards during the FSMB's Annual Meeting April 20-22, 2006, in Boston, Mass.

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