The American Board of Medical Specialties is one step closer to creating an independent board of cardiology medicine. Recently, it created a formal board of directors and its Specialty Board Development group opened a comment period. The 90-day open comment period is a critical part of the application review process, according to an April 25 American College of Cardiology news release. ABMS is seeking to gauge support for the new board, including feedback from clinicians and patients. The comment period will close July 24.

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