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Does an accredited provider have to report commercial support that is paid directly to a joint provider for an activity?
Yes, the accredited provider must report the full amount of commercial support received, even if the commercial support is distributed to other non-accredited joint providers. We require this because the funds are being used to support accredited education. For more information on jointly… More
Does educating health professionals on their own well-being count as a means to address population health as required by the “Addresses Population Health” and “Collaborates Effectively” criteria for commendation?
No. These criteria require that a provider address issues in the population of individuals targeted by the healthcare system, who are or could be, the patients of the learners. While CME that supports learners in improving their own health and wellness is within the definition of CME content, it… More
Does teaching our learners how to educate the public about community health meet the expectations of the Addresses Population Health Criterion?
Yes. By teaching learners how to conduct community health education, you are teaching them a strategy they can use to achieve improvements in population health.
Does the ACCME accredit individual activities?
No. The ACCME accredits organizations that produce CME activities. The accreditation process includes the review of CME activities for the demonstration of compliance with the ACCME's requirements. For more information, see ACCME's description of the accreditation process for first-time… More
Does the ACCME accredit organizations that are located outside the US?
Yes. Non-US based organizations are encouraged to apply for accreditation. The ACCME does require that all organizations located or incorporated outside the US or its territories that wish to apply for accreditation participate in one of our Accreditation Workshops. Information about upcoming… More
Does the ACCME expect that accredited providers will demonstrate compliance with the Collaborates Effectively Criterion at the activity level?
No. For the Collaborates Effectively Criterion, the provider must demonstrate how collaborations augment its ability to address population health issues, but does not have to demonstrate these approaches with examples of CME activities.
Does the ACCME have a glossary of CME terms and definitions?
Yes. The American Medical Association (AMA) and ACCME developed a shared glossary of terms and definitions.
Does the ACCME require a CME committee?
No, there is no requirement that the provider have a CME committee.
Does the ACCME require a post test for an enduring material?
No. The ACCME does not require post-tests for any type of CME activity.
Does the ACCME require a signed disclosure form as the means to demonstrate compliance with Standard for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education Standard 3?
No. The ACCME does not require that providers use a disclosure form to collect information about financial relationships of all persons in control of content of an educational activity. A disclosure form is one mechanism that providers may use to obtain (and show that they possess) this… More