Credential Maintenance Flashcards
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A diplomate fails to answer the required number of MOCA Minute questions in a given year. What is the FIRST consequence?
Answer: The diplomate is placed in a non-compliant status and notified by the ABA
The ABA first places the diplomate in a non-compliant status and issues a notification before any further action is taken.
When were time-limited ABA certificates first introduced, requiring ongoing recertification?
Answer: 1986
The ABA began issuing time-limited certificates in 1986, which required diplomates to engage in recertification activities.
Which MOCA 2.0 component specifically addresses patient safety and quality improvement at the practice level?
Answer: Practice Improvement (PI)
The Practice Improvement component requires diplomates to engage in activities that directly demonstrate improvement in care quality within their practice.
An ABA diplomate retires from clinical practice. Which statement best describes their certification options?
Answer: The diplomate may allow the certificate to lapse or voluntarily surrender it; MOCA participation is not required if not practicing
Diplomates who retire from clinical practice may choose to allow their certificate to lapse or voluntarily surrender it, as the ABA does not mandate MOCA for non-practicing physicians.
What is the minimum number of MOCA Minute questions a diplomate must answer per quarter to stay on track annually?
Answer: 7–8 questions per quarter
With 30 questions required per year, diplomates should answer approximately 7–8 questions per quarter to stay on pace.
Which of the following best describes the ABA's policy on granting credit for international CME activities toward MOCA 2.0?
Answer: International CME may qualify if it carries AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from an ACCME-recognized provider
International CME activities that carry AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from an ACCME-recognized or equivalent provider may be applied toward MOCA 2.0.
Which scenario correctly illustrates successful completion of all MOCA 2.0 requirements?
Answer: A diplomate earns 100 CME credits, answers at least 20 MOCA Minute questions correctly each year, and completes an approved PI activity
Full MOCA 2.0 compliance requires 100 CME credits, passing MOCA Minute scores each year, and at least one approved Practice Improvement activity per cycle.