Standards for Commercial Support
CME and the Opioid Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
Thu, 05/12/2011 - 12:12 — mmartin- Length: 3:22 minutes (3.09 MB)
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The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for all extended-release and long-acting opioid medications. Listen as ACCME Chief Executive, Murray Kopelow, MD, comments on how accredited CME can be a strategic asset to this critical public health and public safety initiative.
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Additional Resources:
For more information about the FDA's Action on Opioid Drugs, visit http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/InformationbyDrugClass/ucm163647.htm. The following are documents that discuss the incorporation of CME into this REMS implementation:
- Letter Sent to Opioid Manufacturers Outlining Opioid REMS Implementation (PDF - 61KB)
- Appendix A: Content of Education Program (PDF - 37KB)
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04/21/11 News Release - ACCME to Assist Providers Addressing Prescription Drug Abuse Through Accredited CME and FDA REMS
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05/19/11 NEW Ask ACCME FAQs - Standards for Commercial Support, 1: Independence (Questions 13-21)
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Case Studies for Independence: Advanced Discussion of the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support
Wed, 05/11/2011 - 16:25 — accmeadminDescription: Explore advanced topics related to maintaining independence in CME in the context of interactions with commercial supporters. ACCME Chief Executive, Murray Kopelow, MD, and Deputy CEO, Kate Regnier, MA, MBA, discuss six thought-provoking cases to illustrate how ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support apply to interesting scenarios. The case studies were provided by the Pharmaceutical Alliance for CME (PACME) - a member section of the Alliance for CME (ACME).
Click here to download a transcript of this Video FAQ (PDF).
Planning CME Activities that Utilize Medical Devices
Tue, 10/12/2010 - 15:30 — ekennedyDescription: Damon Marquis, Director of Education and Member Services for The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, talks with ACCME Chief Executive Murray Kopelow about how his organization plans and conducts education on the use of surgical devices while maintaining independence from commercial influence and bias.
The Role of Commercial Interest Employees in CME
Fri, 09/10/2010 - 10:13 — staffreviewDescription: What do I need to know about the role of employees of commercial interests in the planning and delivery of continuing medical education activities?
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Avoiding Noncompliance with the Standards for Commercial Support: Understanding the Role of CME Planners
Wed, 05/19/2010 - 12:35 — staffreviewDescription: Who needs to disclose relevant financial relationships to me and to the learners who participate in my activities?
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Avoiding Non-Compliance with the Standards for Commercial Support: What Do I Need to Understand about Conflicts of Interest?
Wed, 05/19/2010 - 12:21 — staffreviewDescription: What do I need to understand about conflicts of interest (COI?)
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Common Noncompliance Issues
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:17 — breakthroughDescription: What are the most common areas of Noncompliance with the ACCME 2006 Accreditation Criteria?
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Criteria Overview
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:14 — breakthroughDescription: How would you explain the ACCME 2006 Accreditation Criteria for accredited CME in general terms?
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