Accredited Provider ABC collects financial relationship information from planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content over the prior 24 months. Their disclosure mechanism includes the ACCME Standard’s definitions of ineligible companies and relevant financial relationships, along with instructions to fully complete the disclosure process.
During their most recent audit, Accredited Provider ABC was found non-compliant. Despite including detailed definitions and instructions, they failed to meet the Standard’s requirements. The provider was confused by the finding, believing their disclosure process was thorough.
According to ACCME Standard 3.1, individuals in control of educational content must disclose all financial relationships (of any amount) with ineligible companies, regardless of their perceived relevance to the educational content. Allowing individuals to self-assess relevance leads to incomplete disclosures, violating the standard.
According to ACCME Standard 3.1, individuals in control of educational content must disclose all financial relationships (of any amount) with ineligible companies, regardless of their perceived relevance to the educational content. Allowing individuals to self-assess relevance leads to incomplete disclosures, violating the standard.
