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If an individual reports that they have stock options with an ineligible company, how should the provider manage the relationship?
Individuals who may be in a position to control accredited continuing education are expected to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months to the provider, including… More
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Can accredited CME include oral presentations or written reporting of scientific research (e.g., abstracts) conducted by ineligible companies?
Yes, only in the circumstances permitted by the ACCME as described in Standard 3.2.
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If we receive financial or other support for an activity from an entity that is not an ineligible company as defined by the ACCME, are we allowed to use its logo to acknowledge their support?
Yes. If the organization is not an ineligible company per the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the use of its corporate logo in the acknowledgement of support would be allowed. Standard 4.4 specifically prohibits use of ineligible companies’… More
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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… More
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How should an accredited provider manage and report funds received from ineligible companies to reserve space for a CME activity that is held in conjunction with another organization's meeting?
All funds that originate from ineligible companies and are paid to reserve space to hold accredited CME activities (sometimes called satellite symposia) in conjunction with other organizations' meetings are considered commercial support. As with all commercial support, these funds must be paid… More
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Eligibility
The organization must:
- Be developing and/or presenting a program of CME for physicians on a regular and recurring basis.
- Not be an ineligible company.
- Not be developing and/or presenting a program of CME that is, in the judgment of the ACCME, devoted to advocacy… More
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Is it acceptable for an accredited provider to include product-specific content in an activity based on the FDA Opioid Analgesics REMS blueprint?
Yes. There is no ACCME prohibition against including product-specific content in accredited CME. Accredited providers can develop and distribute product-specific content for activities based on the FDA blueprint for the Opioid Analgesics Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) because the… More