August 13, 2026
News and Notes: Summer 2026
Research links certification performance to better patient care; study associates higher LKA scores with lower use of low-value services; LKA enrollment open through Nov. 15, new focused assessments; important certification and MOC dates; research highlights contributions of physicians born abroad; digital recognition for ABIM Board Certified physicians; revisions to initial certification blueprints; Needs-Based Certification Exam Fee Assistance Program application period opens Sept. 1.