There is a lot of activity in the CME space. Here are but a few of the things going on that will have significant impact on the CME world:
1) Maintenance of certification (MOC) is looking at clarifying the standards for MOC in a consistent manner that will help establish a common currency across boards. The MOC process may require specific types of CME while not accepting others. The process will likely migrate to look more and more like a CPD model.
2) The AMA is establishing a task force to look at how to use levels and grades of evidence in certified CME in order help make transparent the EBM aspect of CME materials.
3) The conjoint cmte is holding mixed stakeholder meetings per the IOM recommendation to look at alternate funding models and CME as well as to assess the present funding model to see if change is required and if so in what direction.
4) The IOM held a preliminary meeting to think through some aspects of a standard CME disclosure format as well as process standards. This is work that extends from the IOM report on conflict in research, education and practice.
5) Maintenance of licensure (MOL) is proceeding as an action item by the FSMB. This will likely link state licensure to MOC by the boards. This may impact those that previously grandfathered our of MOC and a separate pathway will be required for those that are not board certified.
6) The ACCME is moving forward with PARS and this electronic reporting system will impact providers who will have to adjust internal process to accommodate electronic reporting. Programming work will surely be required.
7) SACME has met and/or is continuing to meet with all those listed above as we help shape where CME of the future. We will also be meeting with LCME in a few weeks as well as we are trying to set up a discussion with NQF.