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Can providers exclude presentations from the accredited CME program rather than getting involved in maintaining control of content or ensuring factors are in place to prevent conflict of interest?

Last Revised: 
November 11, 2011

YES. The provider always has the option to exclude some presentations or abstracts from their accredited program of CME or present this content in a track that is outside of but in conjunction with accredited CME. This option also preserves the free flow of information.

Related Topics: Accreditation Criteria [1] Criterion 7 [2] Standards for Commercial Support [3] Standard 1: Independence [4] Standard 2: Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest [5] Standard 2.2 [5] Standard 2.3 [5]
Source URL: http://www.accme.org/ask-accme/can-providers-exclude-presentations-accredited-cme-program-rather-getting-involved

Links:
[1] http://www.accme.org/requirements/accreditation-requirements-cme-providers/accreditation-criteria
[2] http://www.accme.org/requirements/accreditation-requirements-cme-providers/criteria/criterion-7
[3] http://www.accme.org/about-us/accountability-to-the-public/standards-commercial-support
[4] http://www.accme.org/requirements/accreditation-requirements-cme-providers/standards-for-commercial-support/standard-1
[5] http://www.accme.org/requirements/accreditation-requirements-cme-providers/standards-for-commercial-support/standard-2