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 […]
Category Archives: AMA
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Yesterday, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) issued a call for comment on their joint proposal to simplify and align their expectations for accredited continuing medical education (CME) activities that offer the AMA PRA Category One CreditTM. The proposal for alignment attempts to encourage innovation and flexibility […]
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Dec
Dec
In June 2016, at the AMA House of Delegates meeting in Chicago, one of the topics discussed was Maintenance of Certification. However, what was not mentioned in the AMA press (or really, any other press) was the fact that the AMA officially opposes mandatory ABMS recertification exams. Interestingly, the position took place with little fanfare: […]
AMA, CME
AMA, AAFP and Medical Societies Support Senate Bill Promoting CME Exemption in Open Payments
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Jul
Jul
A long list of over one hundred specialty groups and state medical societies penned a joint letter to Senator John Barrasso expressing their “strong support” for S. 2978, the Senate bill that would exempt certain continuing medical education (CME) from Sunshine Act reporting requirements. Among the lengthy list of groups signing the letter were groups […]
AMA, CME, Congress, Opioids
Senator Durbin Asks Medical Associations to Endorse Mandatory Opioid CME – AMA Shows Interest
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May
May
Following last month’s letter to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), asking the group to “take financial responsibility for the drug industry’s role in curtailing the opioid overdose epidemic,” United States Senator Dick Durbin sent a letter to four physician associations asking them to endorse mandatory CME programs. The letter, which was sent […]
AMA, CME, Maintenance of Certification
AMA House of Delegate Recommendations on Maintenance of Certification and Licensure
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Jan
Jan
During November’s American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in November, many resolutions and recommendations were adopted, some of which we have previously touched upon. In addition to the aforementioned HOD actions relating to price control measures on pharmaceutical products and banning direct to consumer advertising, the AMA House of Delegates also […]
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Dec
Dec
With medicine and health care delivery in the United States constantly changing in new and exciting ways, the American Medical Association is focused on trying new, innovative ways to ensure the physicians and health care professionals of the future are receiving a medical education that is keeping pace with the changes. In 2013, the […]
AMA, CME, Maintenance of Certification
Maintenance of Certification: AMA House of Delegates Wants Impact-Study of MOC on Patient Outcomes, Votes To Oppose MOC as Condition of Licensure
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Jun
Jun
Meeting last week in Chicago, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates voiced their concern over the burdensome requirements of maintenance of certification (MOC). They voted on a number of important checks that could help rein in MOC, including recommending a “critical review” about the impact of MOC on physician practices and patient […]
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Jun
Jun
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Medical Education recently announced the joint initiative, Learning from Teaching, awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for the learning associated with preparing for and teaching medical students and residents. Previously able to claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for such […]
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