Do I need to use different approaches to mitigate relevant financial relationships for planners than I use for other persons in control of content, such as authors and speakers?
Most likely, yes. Some mechanism(s) that providers employ to mitigate relevant financial relationships for authors and speakers do not address the role(s) that planners have in controlling decisions that occur before content is developed for a CME activity. This influence may include choosing topics and faculty for the CME activity. To mitigate the relevant financial relationships of individuals involved in the planning of CME activities, the provider needs to implement mechanisms that ensure independence in the planning process, itself, prior to the development of educational content and instruction. See the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education Toolkit for guidance on mitigating relevant financial relationships.