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        <ExplanationTxt>The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certifies general pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists based on standards of excellence that lead to high quality health care for infants, children, and adolescents. ABP certification provides assurance to the public that a general pediatrician or pediatric subspecialist has successfully completed accredited training and fulfills the continuous evaluation requirements that encompass the six core competencies: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice. The ABP's quest for excellence is evident in its rigorous evaluation process and in new initiatives undertaken that not only continually improve the standards of its certification but also advance the science, education, study, and practice of pediatrics.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Initial certification in general pediatrics; board certification is a voluntary process that goes above and beyond state licensing requirements for practicing medicine. It is an ongoing commitment by a physician to continually update their knowledge in a medical specialty, like pediatrics. Since it began certifying pediatricians in 1933 through December 31, 2015, the ABP has certified 114,786 pediatricians. Of the 3858 physicians who took the general pediatrics certifying examination in October 2016, 71 percent passed. To become certified, a physician must complete an accredited residency training program in pediatrics. The director of that training program must verify that the physician is competent in all areas of practice, and then the physician is allowed to take the initial certifying exam. In addition, before the physician allowed to take the initial certifying examination he/she must also hold a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine. Once they have passed the initial examination, they are certified by the ABP. (see 4c below for how certification is maintained).</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>INITIAL CERTIFICATION IN PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTIES: AFTER RESIDENCY, SOME PEDIATRICIANS ALSO GO ON TO COMPLETE FURTHER ACCREDITED TRAINING IN PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALTY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING CLINICAL EXPERTISE IN THEIR CHOSEN SUBSPECIALTY, THESE SUBSPECIALISTS PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF 12 MONTHS OF MEDICAL RESEARCH. THE FELLOWSHIP TRAINING DIRECTOR MUST VERIFY THAT THE PHYSICIAN IS COMPETENT IN ALL AREAS OF PRACTICE WITHIN THE SUBPECIALITY AND HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONALISM INCLUDING MAINTAINING A VALID UNRESTRICTED MEDICAL LICENSE BEFORE THE DIPLOMATE IS ALLOWED TO TAKE THE INITIAL CERTIFYING EXAMINATION. ONCE THEY HAVE PASSED THE INITIAL EXAMINATION, THEY ARE CERTIFIED AS A SUBSPECIALIST BY THE ABP. THE ABP OFFERS CERTIFICATION IN THESE 14 SUBSPECIALTIES: ADOLESCENT MEDICINE; CARDIOLOGY; CHILD ABUSE PEDIATRICS; CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE; DEVELOPMENTAL-BEHAVIOR PEDIATRICS; EMERGENCY MEDICINE; ENDOCRINOLOGY; GASTROENTEROLOGY; HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY; INFECTIOUS DISEASES; NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE; NEPHROLOGY; PULMONOLOGY; AND RHEUMATOLOGY. CERTIFICATIONS ARE AWARDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER SPECIALTY BOARDS IN THE AREAS OF: HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE; MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY; PEDIATRIC TRANSPLANT HEPATOLOGY; SLEEP MEDICINE; AND SPORT MEDICINE. THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS TAKING THE EXAMS VARIES, DEPENDING ON THE SUBSPECIALTY. PASS RATES FOR THOSE TAKING THE EXAM FOR THE FIRST TIME RANGED FROM 77% TO 87% IN 2016. 1,311 APPLIED FOR SUBSPECIALTY EXAMINATIONS IN FY16. OF THOSE 1,311, 1081 PASSED THE EXAMINATION AND BECAME CERTIFIED IN A SUBSPECIALTY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION. AFTER THEIR INITIAL CERTIFICATION, PEDIATRICIANS ARE ENROLLED IN THE MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) PROGRAM WHICH CONSISTS OF 4 PARTS: 1) PROFESSIONALISM 2) LIFELONG LEARNING AND SELF-ASSESSMENT 3) ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, JUDGEMENT AND SKILLS 4) PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT. DIPLOMATES OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS MUST HOLD AN UNRESTRICTED MEDICAL LICENSE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, THE ABP ADDED 18 NEW LIFELONG LEARNING AND SELF-ASSESSMENT MODULES. MOC REQUIRES THAT PEDIATRICIANS TAKE EXAMINATIONS EVERY 10 YEARS TO ASSESS THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND MEDICAL JUDGEMENT. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) ACTIVITIES FOR MOC ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEDIATRICIANS TO ASSESS THE QUALITY OF THEIR CARE AND ADOPT MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CARE FOR CHILDREN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, THE ABP ADDED 6 NEW PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT MODULES (PIMS) AND WEB-BASED PIMS WERE APPROVED. 194 QI PROJECTS FOR LARGE TEAMS (MORE THAN 10 PHYSICIANS) WERE APPROVED OR RENEWED FOR MOC CREDIT. IN ADDITION, 480 QI PROJECTS FOR SMALL TEAMS (10 OR FEWER PHYSICIANS) WERE APPROVED FOR MOC CREDIT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Controller prepares the form 990 which is then reviewed by the CFO. The return is then reviewed by outside tax counsel for compliance. After this review, the form 990 is distributed to the Board of Directors for their review. Board members are asked to forward any comments, questions, or concerns to the CFO so that they can be addressed prior to filing the return.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING ITS DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE APPOINTEES, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHO MUST REVIEW THE POLICY ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST VIA A SIGNED FORM. THE ABP CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND MONITORS ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES. CONFLICTS OF APPOINTEES AND EMPLOYEES ATTENDING MEETINGS ARE DISCLOSED IN THE MEETING AGENDA MATERIALS AND THOSE WITH CONFLICTS DON'T PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTING ON ANY ISSUE WHERE THEY MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ABP ALSO MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING EMPLOYEES, WHO ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS VIA A SIGNED STATEMENT. THESE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE PRESIDENT. EMPLOYEES ARE REMOVED FROM ANY DECISION MAKING ISSUES WHERE A CONFLICT MAY EXIST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>IN 1988, THE ABP BEGAN ENGAGING AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR ALL ABP STAFF, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT. THE COMPENSATION STRATEGY DESIGNED FOR THE ABP EMPHASIZES PAY FOR PERFORMANCE AND IS BASED UPON THE SYSTEMATIC SLOTTING OF EACH ABP STAFF POSITION ON A GRADED SCALE. PAY FOR EACH GRADE IS THEN DETERMINED BY COMPARING EACH OF THE POSITIONS TO A COMPARABLE POSITION IN THE APPROPRIATE MARKETPLACE I.E. LOCAL, REGIONAL, OR NATIONAL DEPENDING UPON THE JOB'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND ITS HIERARCHY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. A RANGE IS CREATED AROUND PERFORMANCE DICTATES HOW QUICKLY STAFF ADVANCE THROUGH THE GRADE. EACH YEAR, THE CONSULTANT MAKES A FORMAL PRESENTATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DURING WHICH THE COMPENSATION STRATEGY, BENCHMARKS, AND SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE DISCUSSED. FOLLOWING THAT PRESENTATION, THE CONSULTANT MEETS WITH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN A CLOSED SESSION, WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF STAFF TO REVIEW IN DETAIL THE SALARY BENCHMARKS FOR THE ABP PRESIDENT AND THE PHYSICIAN VICE PRESIDENTS ALONG WITH HIS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THESE POSITIONS. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CHANGES. THESE DECISIONS ARE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING, WHICH ARE THEN FORWARDED TO THE CFO FOR IMPLEMENTATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>DR. JAMES STOCKMAN STEPPED DOWN AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS ON DECEMBER 31, 2012 AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE ABP AND REMAINED ON STAFF AS AN ADVISOR UNTIL OFFIICIALLY RETIRING FROM THE ABP ON DECEMBER 31, 2013. INCLUDED IN HIS IN W-2 FOR 2015 IS A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYOUT. HE SERVED AS A CONSULTANT IN 2015 TO THE ABP AS THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK EDITOR WORKING 20% TIME.</ExplanationTxt>
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