Does CME have to give "equal time" to all modalities of therapy (e.g., surgical vs. medical)? Does CME have to give "equal time" to all formulations of a drug or all products in a class of products?

CME must be free of commercial bias. CME must not promote products or services. CME must promote improvements in healthcare. A "balanced view" means that recommendations or emphasis must fairly represent, and be based on, a reasonable and valid interpretation of the information available on the subject (e.g., "On balance the data support the following..."). A "balanced view of therapeutic options" also means that no single product or service is over represented in the education activity when other equal but competing products or services are available for inclusion.