Continuing medical education (CME) is under intense scrutiny by state and federal prosecutors as well as Congress. The myriad regulations and guidelines governing this area have fueled seemingly endless questions regarding best compliance practices. This audioconference will examine methods to improve compliance and mitigate risk for CME providers and industry alike. The panelists bring a wealth of expertise from senior positions with the HHS OIG, the Department of Justice, the pharmaceutical industry and the CME community.
The North American Association of Medical Education and Communication Companies (NAAMECC) recently assembled a high-profile panel of experts-six attorneys and one physician-with extensive experience as federal and state prosecutors and officials for government agencies including the FDA, OIG, and CMS to assess the volatile regulatory environment surrounding CME. The resulting monograph covers topics ranging from solicited versus unsolicited grants to the relative risk associated with various types of providers. It also summarizes activities that can mitigate risk and makes recommendations for handling investigations.
Click here to review the NAAMECC monograph.
What Is an Audioconference?
It is a live event that includes session handouts, an interactive question and answer period, and access for an unlimited number of participants at each call-in site. However, only one site can be offered per registration. It is impermissible for an organization to purchase one registration and to operate multiple sites through an internal telephone system. During the live Audioconference participants will be able to ask questions and make comments. The Audioconference faculty has agreed to take follow-up questions via email. Audioconferences are simple, accessible, cost effective and reach a broad audience locally.
Who Should Listen:
Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information Officers and Chief Financial Officers, Privacy Officials, Security Officers, Compliance Officers, Legal Counsel, Patient Account Managers, Billing Staff and Information Services Staff.
Audioconference Materials:
All Faculty Materials will be Posted on the CME Audioconference website: www.CMEAudioconferences.com/CMEAudio20071212 in downloadable PDF Formats.
