Significant changes to the rules and policies related to certified CME activities have occurred over the last few years. A couple of these are very important and all attendees and speakers at CME activities should be aware. The first is the extension of the restriction on involvement of commercial entities to include the fact that a commercial entity should not be involved in any manner, either directly or nuanced in the selection of content or speakers. Previously accredited providers were in charge of the decisions, but suggestions from commercial entities were permitted. This is simply no longer acceptable. The impact of this change on concerns related to bias of content or topics in CME has not yet been assessed as it is simply too soon. The second important change also relates to involvement of individuals with ties to commercial entities and their ability to participate as teachers in certified activities. Previously employees, full or part time, from these commercial entities could serve as instructors in certified CME, but with significant restrictions in place. Now, the rules are that such individuals cannot participate as an instructor in a certified activity related to any product or topic of relevance for that commercial entity. The impact of this change as it relates to concerns regarding bias has also not yet been assessed. Accredited providers need to be aware of these changes and help educate all members of the medical community to avoid breaches even if unintended.
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Recent CME Rules Changes
Monday, August 31st, 2009CME: In a State of Change
Monday, August 24th, 2009The action in the CME world remains hot and heavy. CMSS (Council for Medical Specialty Societies) in conjunction with many of the members of the Conjoint Committee have announced plans to host a stakeholders meeting to begin to address the issues of a new model for funding of CME as suggested by the IOM. The AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) latest proposed report related to funding of CME was rescinded back to committee at the recent AMA House of Delegates meeting. CMSS is working with its member societies through a Task Force on Professionalism on a possible Code of Conduct. Senate Committee on Ageing held hearings on CME.
CME as a Value Center
Monday, August 17th, 2009At the SACME Spring Meeting I was invited to provide an interactive session on CME as a Value Center. The session was designed to utilize several instructional design methodologies so as to better engage the participants. These included self reflection, small group discussion as well as didactic components. The presentation was very well received and is available online for you to review. A similar yet highly focused presentation will be provided at the Council of Deans Session at the upcoming AAMC Annual meeting in Boston in early November.
CME Is Serious Business
Monday, July 27th, 2009It’s a wonderful position to be in to work at an institution that is well respected. The recent US World News Report article naming us the leading institution in healthcare for the 19th year in a row is exciting and daunting. We, in the office of CME feel compelled to work hard every day to do our best to maintain and advance the image of Hopkins and we take that role very seriously. We strive to provide diverse educational opportunities that meet the needs of today’s physicians whether they are in administrative, research or clinical practice. We want to help you stay on the cutting edge of information regarding disease and patient management and to help you advance your practice of medicine so that ultimately health care is improved.