ACCME Modernized PARS Web Services API—Rollout Sign Up Now Available
We’re excited to share an update on the ACCME Modernized PARS Web Services API. On Monday, March 2, 2026, we began rolling out sandbox credentials for all providers, following an earlier soft release with partners programs to validate the experience and ensure their integrations are updated.
What’s new
- JSON replaces XML as the primary data format to improve performance, efficiency, and overall developer experience.
- Improved Authentication using JSON Web Token (JWT) to provide a more secure way to access your organization’s data.
If your organization is interested in onboarding, please sign up here to receive a notification once the next cohort roll out dates become available.
NEWS
Your Path to Commendation
This is the first in a series of “Commendation Tips, Strategies, and Provider Perspectives” designed to support and encourage accredited providers to pursue Accreditation with Commendation.
For some accredited CME providers, Accreditation with Commendation can feel like a reach goal—a step that might seem difficult to fit into an already full workload. The good news is that ACCME’s Menu of Commendation Criteria is designed to be flexible and allow you to build on your existing program.
Andrew Crim
Why Pursue Commendation?
Providers who achieve Accreditation with Commendation report increased innovation, improved outcomes, and enhanced visibility for their organization. To get one provider’s unique perspective, we spoke with Andrew Crim, Director of Education and Professional Development at the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG). By following the Menu of Commendation Criteria, Andrew was able to plan and deliver education in new ways—and show clearer results for his organization.
Celebrating Provisional Accreditation and Accreditation with Commendation Achieved in March 2026
Please congratulate the following organizations that received Provisional Accreditation (newly accredited) and Accreditation with Commendation in March 2026:
Newly Accredited Organizations
- AchieveCE
- Derma Medical
- DxTx Pain and Spine LLC
- Larkin Community Hospital
- Metro Vein Centers
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile School of Medicine
- Syrian American Medical Society
- The CME Hub
Accreditation with Commendation
- American College of Physicians
- Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc.
- United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine
- University of Utah School of Medicine
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
Register for Learn to Thrive by April 17
May 6–8, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel
Learn to Thrive 2026 will bring together the continuing education community for three days of insight, innovation, and connection. This is designed to help you grow as a continuing education (CE) professional and amplify your organization’s impact.
Become an Exhibitor
We are excited to offer organizations an opportunity to exhibit at Learn to Thrive 2026, our 10th annual meeting. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, please contact us at education@accme.org.
2026 ACCME Accreditation Workshop
August 25-26
Westin Chicago River North Hotel
Join your colleagues for the ACCME Accreditation Workshop. This is an essential professional development opportunity for those who are new to accredited continuing medical education (CME). Together we will explore the ACCME’s requirements and expectations for accreditation as well as how accredited CE can be a strategic tool for healthcare improvement.
ACCME CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS – Summer 2026 Cohort Registration Opening Soon
A new cohort of ACCME’s Certificate Programs is almost here! Registration will open on Monday, April 20 and run through Friday, May 29. Whether you want to enhance your data management skills in PARS/JA-PARS or sharpen your implementation of the Standards for Integrity and Independence, these ACCME-led programs offer real-world learning to help support your professional growth in accredited continuing education.
Secure your spot and take your skills to the next level! For more information, download the Enrollment Packet or contact us at education@accme.org.
REMINDERS
Complete Your Annual Reporting in PARS
By March 31, 2026, all accredited providers must complete their annual reporting requirements in ACCME’s Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS). Complete the following steps by March 31, 2026:
Accept the terms of the 2026 ACCME Annual Agreement.
Enter your 2025 activities (be sure to “close” all activities that ended in 2025!)
Complete and submit your 2025 Program Summary.
Review and update your contact information.
Attention providers who offer enduring material activities – You must update the total cumulative learner counts as of at least December 31, 2025 for each of your enduring material activities. Be sure to report the total number who have completed since the activity start date, not just those who completed in 2025.
Please note: providers accredited by a state medical society may be required to complete their annual reporting requirements earlier and should check with their Recognized Accreditor for more information. Explore our Annual Reporting page for more resources.
Annual Reporting Office Hours
ACCME recently hosted a final office hours session to support providers in completing their annual reporting requirements. Slides from the session are available for download here.
RECOGNITION
Celebrating Our Premier Technology Partners!
These Learning Management System (LMS) companies have agreed to collaborate with the ACCME to develop seamless, high-quality integration of activity and learner data with ACCME’s Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS) and/or Joint Accreditation’s Program and Activity Reporting System (JA-PARS), supporting accredited CME/CE providers across the United States. Learn more
Cadmium: “As an ACCME Premier Technology Partner, we will be able to stay ahead of CME trends and standards, ensuring our healthcare clients meet accreditation needs with confidence—showing we care about their compliance and success.”
CE21: “CE21 delivers a high-quality PARS integration, automating ACCME reporting and boosting CME compliance. Eliminate manual entry errors, reduce staff workload, and keep learner records accurate and up to date, all from within our LMS.”
CMEGenius: “With this partnership, we will be able to implement automatic transfer of credits for our clients even when we don’t accredit those clients.”
Coordinator’s Choice CME Tracker: “As an ACCME Premier Technology Partner, we streamline CME compliance by offering seamless integration with ACCME’s Web Services. This ensures real-time data transfer, reducing administrative burden, enhancing reporting accuracy, and helping healthcare organizations stay focused on quality education.”
HealthStream: “As a Premier Technology Partner, we’re able to quickly resolve customer issues, deliver reliable, compliant integrations, and gain early access to ACCME updates – all of which directly improve the overall experience and outcomes of our customers.”
OasisLMS: “As an ACCME Premier Technology Partner, OasisLMS will be able to offer seamless compliance, early access to updates, faster issue resolution, and trusted interoperability, giving providers a reliable, platform built for accreditation success.”
Path LMS Powered by Momentive Software: “Path LMS powered by Momentive Software, optimizes CME learning outcomes with streamlined PARS integration that automates MOC reporting, reduces administrative burden, ensures 30-day compliance, and gives learners immediate feedback – eliminating manual uploads and improving operational efficiency.”
