American Board of Internal Medicine Hit With Monopolization Suit

The American Board of Internal Medicine was accused in federal court of maintaining a monopoly over certifications for internal medicine physicians and restricting the ability of osteopathic doctors to compete fairly.

Plaintiff American Osteopathic Association, a certifying body for osteopathic physicians, alleged Wednesday that the ABIM enforces a policy that excludes osteopathic board-certified internal medicine physicians from serving as program directors of medical residency and fellowship programs.

The AOA made its allegations in a proposed class action in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The ABIM coerces hospitals to boycott AOA-certified physicians when hiring and staffing ...