If content of a CME activity is not related to the products or services of an ineligible company, do I still need to obtain information regarding the financial relationships of those that control content of the activity?
No. Standard for Independence and Integrity 3.1 requires the provider to identify relevant financial relationships of those who control the content of a CME activity. Two things must be present for there to be a relevant financial relationship: financial relationship(s) with an ineligible company(ies) and the ability to control content related to products/services of the ineligible companiy(ies). If no financial relationships exist, or the content of the CME activity is not related to the products or services of an ineligible company there are no relevant financial relationships to identify or mitigate.
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