ACMEC will be contacting 2019 activity and series coordinators to schedule time to review your activity/series and the 2020 application.

We ask all planners and coordinators who intend to certify a NEW activity or series for CME credit for 2020 to contact us at least 90 days in advance of your activity/first series session or in advance of the date when you intend to start promoting the activity/series for an overview of the process and review of requirements. 
Materials will be shared with individual coordinators after your overview session.

Outdated materials submitted with a 2020 application WILL NOT be accepted.  Thanks!

In this section you will find updated ACMEC application instructions, forms and additional resources to aid you in the process of certifying your activity for CME credit. As you will see, the requirements and supporting materials needed for CME approval have been significantly updated to better reflect and document the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) standards and policies. As an accredited provider subject to the review of ACCME, ACMEC is responsible for assuring compliance with their guidelines for providing well-planned, evidence-based, unbiased CME. ACMEC holds complete liability for the accreditation process that provides some 23,000 hours of credit to area providers. The importance of our continued accreditation and cooperation with the aforementioned guidelines cannot be over emphasized. Since joint providership of CME credit puts our accreditation at risk if guidelines aren't followed or documentation is incomplete, we hope you can understand why such a change was necessary.

The updated needs and requirements for credit approval are outlined in detail in the application instructions. Please make sure to check our website periodically and before starting an application for the most up to date instructions and forms.

Of note, please be advised that:

• Applications will not be considered complete and ready for review until all information requested is submitted. ACMEC will not accept incomplete applications for review.
• To allow ample time for review, revisions and resolution of conflicts of interest, complete applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to activity/series start date.
• Additionally, final approval for credit is dependent upon ACMEC's ongoing (advance) receipt of additional details pertaining to each upcoming session within a series (for series) and the necessary documentation required (post-session/activity for both types of activities) to demonstrate compliance.
• All post-session/activity documentation must be sent to ACMEC within two weeks of the activity for final credit recording.

FOR ACTIVITIES:

• Failure to submit post-session/activity documentation in a timely manner may result in revocation of approval and credit.

FOR SERIES:

• Failure to submit post-session documentation in a timely manner may result in the cancellation of credit for an individual series session.
• Continued failure to submit post-session documentation in a timely manner will result in revocation of series approval and credit.

We recommend that you review and familiarize yourself with the new instructions, applications and forms soon, and contact us if you have any questions. We also recommend that you work in close partnership with your Activity Director (formerly Physician Designation) and planning committee (if applicable) to ensure thorough completion of your application(s).

We understand that change is difficult and that this process may seem cumbersome, but please know we are here to support you through this transition, and are available to meet with you to discuss the implications for your particular activity/series.

Thanks for your continued dedication and collaboration in providing CME to Treasure Valley providers, and for your cooperation with the implementation of ACMEC's new requirements.

We look forward to partnering with you to provide our community with quality CME.