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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accredited Continuing Education (CE) - ACCME

Important notice:

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) issued a system-wide update on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in accredited CME, noting that while AI can support education, it also introduces risks if not properly managed. Accredited providers remain fully responsible for all learner-facing content, including AI-generated material, and must ensure it meets standards for accuracy, independence, and clinical relevance.

 

Key areas of focus:

  • Content Responsibility: All AI-generated content must be accurate, evidence-based, and free of commercial bias

 

  • Oversight and Validation: AI tools require pre-use validation, clinical oversight, and ongoing monitoring

 

  • Separation and Transparency: Education must remain free of promotion, and AI use must be disclosed to learners in a standardized format provided by Banner CME

 

  • Data Security and Compliance: Use secure, private systems; store data in compliant environments (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR) follow evolving laws

 

  • Governance and Risk Management: Use institutionally approved platforms, conduct routine audits, avoid open-access tools for sensitive activities, and maintain alignment with accreditation standards

 

  • Generative AI, especially open or public tools, introduces added regulatory, intellectual property, and confidentiality risks. Responsible use in CME requires continued attention to oversight, transparency and accountability.

 

See link below for ACCME AI guidance resource and references:

ACCME Guidance on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Accredited Continuing Education (CE)

ACCME

 Banner Health is a provider of continuing medical education for physicians, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Continuing Medical Education Mission Statement

Banner Health exists to make health care easier so life can be better. To fulfill this mission, the physicians and the healthcare team within the Banner Health system, one of the largest health systems in the country, must stay current with knowledge, skills and best practices within their fields.

Banner Health’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program exists to provide medical professionals with educational opportunities which will foster ongoing learning, promote evidence-based practice, inspire the pursuit of excellence and prepare physicians to be leaders of health care innovation and change. Fulfilling this purpose will:1) result in continual improvement of practice, and 2) promote confidence in the delivery of optimal, reliable and accessible health care. 

Goal of the CME Program

The goal of the Banner Health CME Program is to promote excellent patient care by providing up-to-date evidence-based education to acquire and maintain the skills and knowledge necessary for optimal patient outcomes. The education provided at Banner CME activities will support physicians and other professionals to acquire knowledge that will foster changes in their practices. Measures considered to evaluate efficacy will include measurable progress on clinical initiatives, implementation of practice improvements, improved patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

Content Areas

The CME Program offers a variety of topics, supported by appropriate needs assessment, that include clinical practice gaps identified through the Banner Health quality programs. Overall, CME activities will be focused on the following global themes:

  • Banner Health clinical initiatives
  • Clinical updates, Practice innovations
  • Advances in Research and Technology
  • Public Health issues
  • Regulatory compliance, Risk management
  • Leadership, Physician wellness
  • Population Health Management, Utilization Management
  • Diversity, Equity and inclusion
  • Direct Patient Feedback

Target Audience

Programs are designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals as Banner educational activities are relevant for a variety of Interprofessional heath care teams.

Type of Activities

Educational opportunities will be provided in a variety of settings and incorporate interactive formats, taking into consideration the setting, objectives and desired result:

  • Conferences, workshops, symposia, recurring series, such as grand rounds, journal clubs and case-based conferences.
  • Education provided in an electronic format, Web-based/e-learning
  • Self-learning materials/enduring material
  • Performance improvement activities
  • Outreach education
  • Practice simulation Innovations 

Program Evaluation

To support the mission of excellent patient care, Banner Health CME emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge, behavioral changes and clinical outcomes to evaluate the CME program.​
- Continuing Interprofessional Education Committee (CIPE)

CME Contacts

The CME Office is here to make life easier for you.

We will advise and support you with planning education that will qualify for Category 1 CME credit and ensure that your process and actions will maintain that credit. Please contact us if you have questions and expect a response within 48hrs. [email protected]


See your CME support team listed below.

Nikki Owens, Supervisor/Manager
Dionicia Montoya, CME Operations Coordinator
Derek Rojas, CME Operations Coordinator
Celia Williams, CME Operations Coordinator