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Continuing Education Credit

This activity jointly sponsored by Medical Education Collaborative and Healthcare Conference Administrators.


ACCME - This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Collaborative, Inc. (MEC) and Healthcare Conference Administrators, LLC. The Medical Education Collaborative is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Medical Education Collaborative designates this educational activity for a maximum of 26.25 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

ACMPE - This program may qualify for continuing education credit in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). To apply for ACMPE credit, submit a generic credit hour form with a copy of the brochure. Forms will be available on-site.

ACPE - Approved for 26.25 contact hours (2.625 CEUs) of credit for pharmacists. Approval of this course for pharmacists is under a cosponsorship agreement between Medical Education Collaborative, Inc. (MEC) and Healthcare Conference Administrators, LLC. MEC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE # 815-999-06-095-L03.

AHIMA - This program is pending prior approval for 26.25 CE Credits for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

ANCC (Nursing Credit) - Approved for 31.5 contact hours of continuing education for RNs, LPNs, LVNs and NPs. This program is cosponsored with Medical Education Collaborative, Inc. (MEC) and Healthcare Conference Administrators, LLC. MEC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

CA BRN - Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 12990, for 31.5 contact hours.

CISSP/SSCP - This program may qualify for security professions (CISSP) or security practitioner (SSCP) continuing education credit. CISSPs and SSCPs may apply for CPE credit for participating in the conference online at www.isc2.org.

HCCB - This program is pending prior approval for 31.5 HCCB continuing education credits for compliance certification.

Health IT Certification (CPEHR/CPHIT) - This program is approved for 26.25 contact hours for renewal of the CPEHR and/or CPHIT credentials.

IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) - This program is approved for 15 credit hours toward the International Association of Privacy Professionals CIPP continuing education requirements.

HIMSS - This program is pending prior approval for 31.5 contact hours for renewal of the CPHIMS and/or CHS/CHPS credentials.

MCLE - Required sponsor documentation has been forwarded to and credit requested from most MCLE states with general requirements for all lawyers. We have requested a total of 31.5 CLE hours from most MCLE states. Lawyers seeking credit in Pennsylvania must pay fees of $1.50 per credit hour directly to the PA CLE Board. Medical Education Collaborative pays applicable fees in other states where the sponsor is required to do so, and in states where a late fee may become applicable. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of CLE; therefore, certain programs may not receive credit in some states. For information on approved credit hours for your state, please contact Medical Education Collaborative at 303-420-3252, ext 37 starting two to three weeks prior to the program date. MEC is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. Please note: those seeking MCLE credit from Kansas and Virginia will be required to apply individually to their respective bars - no credit for these states can be issued by MEC.

NASBA - Medical Education Collaborative is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org. A maximum of 31.5 credits based on a 50-minute hour will be granted. Recommended experience level for this course is intermediate to advanced.

No prerequisites or advance requirements exist for this activity. This is a group-live activity. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint or refund, call MEC at (866) 420-3252 x37.

Participants must attend at least one program session and complete an evaluation plus an application for credit in order to receive credit. Statements of credit will be mailed within 6-8 weeks.

Please note: credits include preconference symposia on September 24th and for the Postconference Workshop (Implementing Phase I CORE Operating Rules) but do NOT include Postconference Certification Training and Examinations.





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