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A new peer-reviewed manuscript, The Value of Interprofessional Continuing Education and Joint Accreditation, has been published in the Journal of CME.
Authored by Logan T. Murry, PharmD, PhD; Jennifer Graebe, DrPH, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN; Matthew Holderly, PharmD, Med; Kate Regnier, MA, MBA; and Dimitra V. Travlos, PharmD, FNAP; the article provides a comprehensive, descriptive examination of the evolution, impact, and value of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) delivered through Joint Accreditation.
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Drawing on Joint Accreditation Leadership Summit Reports and Joint Accreditation Data Reports from recent years, the manuscript describes the continued growth of the jointly accredited community and the expanding reach of IPCE across healthcare professions, settings, and learner populations. The authors explore how IPCE developed “by and for the healthcare team” supports collaborative practice, strengthens healthcare teams, and aligns continuing education with improvements in patient care and system‑level outcomes.
The article also highlights emerging priorities for the future of IPCE, including deeper engagement of diverse health professions, enhanced measurement of outcomes beyond knowledge acquisition, strengthened patient‑centeredness, and the use of technology to support scalable and accessible interprofessional learning models.
These themes closely align with IPCE Delivers, Joint Accreditation’s campaign to communicate the value and impact of interprofessional continuing education and the critical difference IPCE makes for healthcare teams, organizations, and the patients they serve
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A new publication from the National Academies of Practice, Barriers to Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Healthcare: An Integrated Review, is now available. This comprehensive review synthesizes evidence across care settings to identify common barriers to effective interprofessional collaboration—many of which are directly relevant to the design, delivery, and evaluation of interprofessional continuing education (IPCE).
For jointly accredited providers, the findings offer valuable context for aligning IPCE activities with real‑world practice challenges, strengthening team‑based learning, and supporting improvements in collaborative practice and patient‑centered care. We encourage providers to review this resource and consider how its insights can inform educational planning, outcomes assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
Jointly accredited providers are encouraged to share their research, innovations, and practical insights with the broader continuing education and interprofessional community. Publishing does not require a randomized, placebo-controlled trial or complex research infrastructure.
Many peer-reviewed journals welcome descriptive reports, case studies, program evaluations, quality improvement initiatives, and lessons learned from practice, making publication far more accessible than it may initially seem.
Sharing your experiences can make a meaningful contribution to the field while helping others learn from your efforts. This can include what worked, what you learned, and how your activity advanced interprofessional continuing education. Publication is an opportunity to tell your story, not a reason to be intimidated.
Several journals that align well with the work of jointly accredited providers include:
In addition, Joint Accreditation staff may be willing to help or collaborate on publication efforts, depending on the circumstances. If you are interested in publishing but are unsure where to start, have questions about suitability, or would like to explore potential collaboration, you are encouraged to reach out to [email protected] for guidance and support. We are happy to help!
Thank you for completing your 2025 annual reporting. As we shift into 2026 planning, we want to share one important reminder that can help ensure your work is accurately reflected in JA‑PARS: when reporting your activities in JA-PARS, be sure to indicate whether or not an activity meets the definition of interprofessional continuing education (IPCE).
Step 1: When entering your activity into JA‑PARS, answer Yes to “Is this an IPCE activity?” if the activity brings together learners from two or more professions to learn with, from, and about each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes.
Note – Accurately reporting IPCE activities in JA‑PARS supports your ability to demonstrate the requirement that at least 25% of your activities are “by the team and for the team.” A quick review of this field as you report activities can help ensure your IPCE work is counted and showcased.
Step 2: If the activity is IPCE, we strongly encourage you to offer IPCE credit alone or alongside any applicable single profession credit.
Note – IPCE credit cannot be offered unless an activity has been indicated as IPCE.
Quick Tip: Consider adding these same questions to your internal planning worksheets so these fields don’t get missed.
In December 2025, the ACCME issued a Call for Comment on a Policy Prohibiting Gift Cards or Personal Remuneration Associated with the Purchase of Accredited CME. Thirty-one responses were received. Thank you to all who took the time to share their feedback.
The ACCME Board of Directors in March 2026 approved and adopted the Policy Prohibiting Gift Cards or Personal Remuneration Associated with the Purchase of Accredited CME. The policy is under consideration by other accrediting bodies, including Joint Accreditation.
Effective immediately, the policy prohibits an ACCME-accredited accredited provider, or any of its agents, from offering, providing, or facilitating a gift card, cash equivalent, or other form of personal remuneration to any individual learner or group of learners as part of, or in association with, the purchase or registration for an accredited CME activity—regardless of who pays the registration fee, including self-payment and circumstances in which an employer, institution, or other entity pays for or reimburses participation.
Congratulations to the following organization that recently became newly accredited from Joint Accreditation.
Newly Accredited Patient Safety Authority
More than 129 people from 66 jointly accredited providers are registered to attend the 2026 Joint Accreditation Leadership Summit™. This year’s theme—Building Teams that Sustain and Inspire—sets the stage for dynamic sessions, peer-led discussions, and opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your commitment to interprofessional continuing education (IPCE).
We look forward to seeing you!
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Registration for the upcoming Summer 2026 cohort of ACCME’s Certificate Programs is available through Friday, May 29. This cohort features engaging programs focused on PARS/JA-PARS data management and the Standards for Integrity and Independence.
These certificate programs provide practical competencies, up-to-date knowledge, and valuable resources that can be immediately applied to advance their professional practice.
Consider joining the programs this summer to further develop your expertise and connect with colleagues in the field.
For more details, download the Enrollment Packet or email us at [email protected].
Joint providership can be a valuable way for your organization to expand your educational offerings and reach new learners. We want you to be successful in these collaborations with nonaccredited providers.
The following checklist can help you manage joint providership with confidence:
Reach out to us at [email protected] if you have questions.
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) has announced an upcoming change in how Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is recognized for ABTS Continuing Certification (CC) requirements. Effective December 31, 2027, ABTS will retire self-reporting of CME credit by diplomates. This means that for an ABTS surgeon to have their CME credit count toward their ABTS Continuing Certification (CC) requirements, CME credit must be reported directly by the accredited provider through PARS (or JA-PARS, as applicable) beginning January 1, 2028.
The Mycophenolate Applicants (Mycophenolate REMS Group, MRG) Continuing Education (CE) Subteam has announced that the 2026 CE Request for Application (RFA) for REMS-compliant accredited CE has been published on the MRG website. The 2026 CE Grant Cycle is open to all CE providers interested in receiving funding for REMS-compliant accredited CE programs. REMS-compliant educational CE activities must cover all portions of the “FDA’s Mycophenolate REMS Education Blueprint for Healthcare Providers who Prescribe” (FDA Blueprint). Grant applications must be submitted via the Grant Management System (GMS) no later than 11:59 pm ET on Friday, June 5, 2026. Notification of grant awards is planned for July 2026.
Are you a Joint Accreditation® provider supporting Nursing Professional Development? Whether you were inspired by the 2026 PDP Summit or missed out on sharing your great work at the 2026 event, now is your chance! The Call for Abstracts for the 2027 Professional Development and Practice Summit is officially open and will remain open through midnight June 14, 2026.
We are seeking abstracts that showcase how Joint Accreditation supports interprofessional continuing education and Nursing Professional Development, including innovative approaches to CPD and the integration of these programs with Transition to Practice initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight how your organization advances learning, collaboration, and practice change across the healthcare team.
Selected presenters will have the opportunity to share their work through podium or poster presentations at the 2027 PDP Summit, taking place April 18–20, 2027, in San Antonio, Texas.
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