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The document outlines the "Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education," released by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in December 2020. These standards aim to ensure that accredited education remains independent of commercial influence, serving patient and public needs by presenting scientifically justified recommendations.<br /><br />Key changes include the extension of the disclosure period for financial relationships from 12 to 24 months, aligning with harmonized standards from other medical organizations and the removal of the requirement to disclose financial relationships of spouses or partners due to privacy concerns. Additionally, restrictions such as prohibiting joint providers from paying expenses to individuals like faculty have been removed, and a 30-minute interval must separate accredited activities from marketing or non-accredited ones in the same space.<br /><br />The document details that accredited continuing education should provide a commercial bias-free environment, assuring healthcare professionals that their learning is based on the best practices and evidence. The document outlines various standards: Standard 1 focuses on ensuring content validity; Standard 2 prevents commercial bias and marketing; Standard 3 details the identification, mitigation, and disclosure of relevant financial relationships; Standard 4 manages commercial support appropriately; and Standard 5 oversees the management of ancillary activities linked to accredited education.<br /><br />It highlights the transition phase timeline for implementing new or changed requirements by January 1, 2022, and the ACCME's offer of resources, including FAQs and toolkits, to help providers align with the new standards. The ACCME also establishes eligibility criteria for accreditation, specifying eligible and ineligible organizations, aiming to maintain a clear boundary between educational content and marketing influences.

Keywords

ACCME

continuing education

integrity standards

independence

financial disclosure

commercial bias

accreditation

healthcare education

content validity

implementation timeline

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