Several physicians have reported to the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) that they’ve received CME audit letters from the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine.
What should you do if you receive an audit letter and how soon do you have to respond?
The audit letters, which were sent by the state board at the end of January, explain to licensees that they have been randomly chosen for an audit of their CME for the period of Jan. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010. Physicians who receive the letter are asked to provide the state board with proof of CME compliance within 30 days from the date of the letter.
PAMED’s CME department can assist members with CME questions. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call (800) 228-7823.
Find out how members used PAMED’s CME Tracker
to more efficiently reply to the audit request. CME Tracker is an
online management tool used by more than 3,000 PAMED members to easily
organize CME, nearly eliminate credentialing headaches, and monitor
compliance with Pennsylvania's CME requirements for physicians.
Complete CME requirements can be found on the state board’s website.
Failure to comply with the audit request after a second notice will result in a referral to the Professional Compliance Office, which may result in disciplinary action.
The state board audit is based on the mandatory minimum number of continuing education hours set by the Pennsylvania General Assembly as a requisite to safe and competent practice.