About the CME Coalition
There are over 2000 trade associations in Washington, DC, representing a broad range of industries and interests, but none has ever existed to advocate for the merits of continuing medical education (CME).
Until now.
The CME Coalition is a Washington-based organization comprised of CME providers, beneficiaries of CME (including both educational institutions and professional societies) and supporters of CME (such as pharmaceutical manufacturers and device makers). Additional partnerships and affiliations have also been extended to health policy thought leaders and other interested parties who share an appreciation for the mission of the organization.
Until now.
The CME Coalition is a Washington-based organization comprised of CME providers, beneficiaries of CME (including both educational institutions and professional societies) and supporters of CME (such as pharmaceutical manufacturers and device makers). Additional partnerships and affiliations have also been extended to health policy thought leaders and other interested parties who share an appreciation for the mission of the organization.
Mission
The mission of the CME Coalition is to:
- educate federal policy makers on issues related to the provision of CME,
- counsel CME stakeholders on compliance related matters, and
- advocate for sensible federal, state and stakeholder policies to advance its practice. The CME Coalition fulfills this mission by developing, managing, and implementing an integrated government affairs and public relations strategy to further the interests of CME on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, among the states and with thought leaders across the country.
Government Affairs
In its effort to further informed public policy on the subject, the CME Coalition will endeavor to:
- Educate federal policymakers about the important role played by CME in the functioning of today’s health care system.
- Articulate a compelling, bipartisan case for a vital role for CME in the health care system of tomorrow.
- Educate federal policy makers about the relationships that exist between CME providers, beneficiaries, institutions, and corporate sponsors.
- Develop and promote an industry Code of Conduct that emphasizes best practices and highlights strong “conflict of interest” prohibitions.
- Monitor for legislative, regulatory, and investigative threats to CME emanating from Washington, DC and develop effective responses.
- Monitor for legislative, regulatory, and investigative threats to CME emanating from the states and coordinate effective responses.
- Develop a roster of strategically placed Congressional champions for CME who will be in a position to effectuate helpful policy or, in the alternative, stand against legislative or regulatory threats to CME.
