CME Outfitters Blog

It should come as no surprise that in the American healthcare system racial and ethnic disparities are prevalent that disproportionately affect communities of color. From stigma to barriers to care and longer waiting times in the emergency room (ER), these underserved patient groups often experience inequities that threaten their health. In the past year, the […]

It’s all here: REMS  and MOC for ABIM, ABP, ABO, ABPN, and Royal College. The leaves are starting to change, and pine cones litter my yard. Somehow, we’ve reached mid-October already, and I’d like to draw attention to the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Board certified physicians need to […]

CME Outfitters Provides A One-Stop Destination for Interprofessional Education. We’re just over halfway to the end of the year, and we know many clinicians have missed out on live conferences where you can often earn 15+ credits toward your yearly requirements. But you can earn all the credit you need virtually – via live virtual […]

You’ve probably experienced microcontent – short video, imagery, or written content – on a daily basis, through Twitter posts, SnapChat videos, or Instagram stories. These ‘snack-sized’ pieces of content are immediately engaging and allow the viewer to consume the content in its entirety quickly without a huge time – or attention – investment. But microcontent […]

COVID-19 has impacted every facet of our lives and continuing medical education has been no exception.  Each year, tens of thousands of medical professionals typically attend a variety of educational conferences to advance their knowledge and translate what they learned into practice. But with the advent of COVID-19, in-person conferences were either cancelled or moved […]

Chances are, you’ve participated in a CME activity at some point in your career. You took a course, learned something new, and used that knowledge to improve your skills.  The goal of every CME activity is to have a positive impact on learner outcomes so that, ultimately, patients also experience improved outcomes. So, as a […]

As cannabis and CBD continue to grow in popularity for use in medical treatments, many healthcare providers are unprepared to answer patients’ questions about its medical use, benefits, potential drug-drug interactions and how to address patient concerns. We sat down with Paul Carney, MD, Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Neuroscience at the University of North […]

  Patients are important stakeholders in their treatment. Along with their healthcare providers and their communities, patients have significant impact on the success of their own medical outcomes. This is especially true of chronic illnesses like IBD, chronic pain, and addiction, where patients’ adherence to medication and treatment plans are critical to positive outcomes. It […]

While graphic design may not be the first thing that comes to mind when choosing a continuing medical education (CME) provider, perhaps it should be. I’ve been in the business of graphic design for 20 years, specifically in the CME industry for over a decade, and can confidently say that no matter the industry, the […]

  After six years in the south, CME Outfitters has decided to head west and host the 12th Annual Chair Summit on February 27-29, 2020 under the bright lights of Las Vegas! We are excited to be at The Linq Hotel and experience all Vegas has to offer.We look forward to welcoming back distinguished faculty […]

The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) can be confusing for many, especially as new clinicians first become eligible to participate.  But meeting your MIPS requirements doesn’t have to be arduous and painful! Read on to learn how you can meet your MIPS requirements Qualifying for MIPS Reimbursement MIPS is one of two tracks under the […]

Shared decision-making (SDM) in health care is a collaborative process of communications in which clinicians and patients work together to make informed health care decisions that align with what matters most to patients and their individual concerns, preferences, goals, and values. SDM increases patient satisfaction, health outcomes, and quality of decisions, and studies have shown […]

At the beginning of May, Whitney Faler, Director of Accreditation and Outcomes, joined accreditation colleagues at the ACCME 2019 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The theme this year was Spring Forward and provided an excellent opportunity to discuss the challenges of accredited medical education across the nation and attend valuable sessions. For the first time […]

During the last weekend in April, twenty-four Otology and Neurology Fellows from around the world gathered in Little Rock, Arkansas, for the 4th Annual UAMS Otology Fellows Congress.  CME Outfitters worked to secure funding to provide this course for FREE!  This included hotel accommodations, all meals, transportation, and a cadaver lab to practice their skills.  […]

  You might not think Augmented Reality, 3D modeling or YouTube have much to do with CME, but think again.  CME Outfitters is constantly innovating and experimenting with new technology and online media platforms to make learning more convenient and effective for busy health care providers. As part of an educational grant from Johnson & […]

Family medicine providers are uniquely qualified to lead the charge for precise and responsible prescribing for acute and chronic pain. Family medicine is at the forefront of managing chronic illness, handling comorbidities, and coordinating care for their patients. They know the patient and their family well and can apply a biopsychosocial approach to managing pain. […]

Members of the CME Outfitters team were fortunate enough to join their colleagues in January at the Alliance of Continuing Education in the Health Professions (ACEhp) 44th Annual Meeting in National Harbor, MD. The theme of the meeting was The Power of Education to… and it was a great opportunity to see and network with […]

“Since CME Outfitters activities are designed to focus on improving behaviors in practice and patient outcomes, when you engage in our activities, you are already earning credit towards MOC requirements.” The end of 2018 saw the initial ABIM cohort on the five-year cycle for MOC also come to an end. With diplomates requiring 100 MOC […]

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 115 people die each day in the United States due to an opioid overdose. To better understand the nation’s current epidemic, CME Outfitters recently brought together the perspectives of those most impacted by opioids in hopes of creating more effective strategies to avoid addiction in the coming […]

December 31st marks the end of the initial five-year deadline following the adoption of the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) continuous Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program requiring Diplomates to earn 100 MOC points, including 20 in medical knowledge, every five years. CME Outfitters can help you earn any outstanding MOC points you need to […]

My dishwasher broke a few years ago.  After consulting with the appliance repair pros, scouring online reviews, and speaking with a friend who had just replaced his dishwasher, I arrived at my decision on a replacement model.  I’m happy to report that years later, it’s still going strong. While you might not think that healthcare […]