The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) recently released a helpful step-by-step guide on implementing accredited continuing medical education (CME) activities. The sheet aims to help everyone better understand how accredited CME activities are not only limited to addressing gaps in performance or healthcare quality, but also can help clinicians meet professional expectations. This […]
Recently, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) held its March meetings with its Board of Directors, during which the Board adopted a new strategic plan. The new strategic plan discusses the ACCME’s goals to drive transformation in the learning environment, support the continuing medical education (CME) community, and simplify and align regulatory systems. The […]
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) are pleased to announce a new collaboration to simplify the integration of accredited continuing medical education (CME) and Continuous Certification (formerly referred to as Maintenance of Certification). The ACCME and ABPath share a commitment to supporting pathologists’ continuing professional development and to improving pathologists’ performance and their care of patients. The collaboration […]
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) recently released a new report, Transforming Continuing Medical Education Together: 2017 Highlights from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The inaugural year-in-review report showcases the efforts of the ACCME and the continuing medical education (CME) community to leverage the power of education to respond to the changing healthcare environment. The report aims to celebrate […]
Several articles about continuing medical education (CME) were recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). One article discussed the importance of regulatory alignment with the boards while the other discussed the proposed CME pyramid. CME Pyramid Medical education is an evolving field and as of late, there has been an increased […]
On June 9, 2017, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) participated in the third annual Joint Accreditation Leadership Summit. During this Summit, interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) professionals discussed various challenges and opportunities related to IPCE. The Summit was conducted […]
On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, the Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) will present a webinar entitled: “Preparing for the 2018 Ethical MeDTECH, APACMed and China Codes Impact on International Attendee Participation at US Meetings.” As we have previously written about, beginning January 1, 2018, medical device companies in various regions of the world will […]
Recently, MedTech Europe, the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), and the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed) introduced changes to their respective codes of conduct relating to professional development activities, including continuing medical education (CME). As such, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has offered guidance for CME providers with respect to the changes. Starting in 2018, […]
On August 1, 2017, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) announced that they have adopted a final proposal to simplify and align their expectations for accredited continuing medical education (CME) activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. The final proposal follows a call for comment on […]
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) recently released the ACCME Data Report: Growth and Evolution in Continuing Medical Education — 2016. The 2016 report includes data from a community of over 1,800 accredited continuing medical education (CME) providers that offer physicians and healthcare teams an array of resources to promote quality, safety, and the […]