Sunshine Act Resources Center

On Friday, February 1, CMS announced the final regulations to implement the Sunshine Act. Listening to the majority of comments with respect to the CME industry, CMS exempted payments provided as compensation for speaking at a continuing education if certain conditions are met—which are consistent with the ACCME’s accreditation standards and standards for commercial support. The final rule is available here.

The CME Coalition released this press release applauding CMS decision.

We believe that this decision recognizes the adequacy of current protections against bias in CME, and acknowledges CME’s special role in educating physicians and improving patient outcomes. By limiting CME support payments from the reporting rules required of direct physician payments, CMS has made it clear that pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and other commercial supporters should not be discouraged from underwriting accredited CME activities.

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Why Join?

There are over 2000 trade associations in Washington, DC, representing a broad range of industries and interests, but none have ever existed to advocate for the promotion of continuing medical education (CME).

Until now.

The CME Coalition (www.cmecoalition.org) is a brand new Washington-based organization comprised of CME providers, beneficiaries of CME (including both educational institutions and professional societies) and sponsors of CME (such as pharmaceutical manufacturers and device makers). Additional partnerships and affiliations may also be extended to health policy thought leaders and other interested parties who share an appreciation for the mission of the organization.