Review Fees
CME applications received by AAFP must be accompanied by the appropriate review fees, as listed below. The review process cannot begin until payment is received.These fees are for review services rendered and are non-refundable. Checks may be payable to AAFP. Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover are welcome.
A discount is provided for non-profit organizations. These organizations have a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status under the IRC, or are bona fide federal, state, or local governmental entities or agencies. A copy of the determination letter from the IRS must accompany the first CME application. This information will be kept on file.
Live Activity Applications
There are no fee distinctions between applications targeting state/regional and national/international audiences. For activities repeated multiple times, the fee will be based on the number of times the identical activity is presented within one year of the first date listed on the application.
NOTE: Approved Life Support CME activities (ACLS, ALSO, ATLS, BLS, PALS, NRP) are exempt from these review fees.
NOTE: Approved Life Support CME activities (ACLS, ALSO, ATLS, BLS, PALS, NRP) are exempt from these review fees.
| # of Times the Activity | Review | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Takes Place | Fee | Discounted Fee |
| 1 | $300 | $100 |
| 2-30 | $400 | $200 |
| 31+ | $500 | $300 |
| Annual Series | $375 | $175 |
| Training Program | $450 | $250 |
Enduring Material & Medical Journal Applications
| Credit | Review | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Fee | Discounted Fee |
| .25 - 2 | $700 | $500 |
| 2.25 - 5 | $900 | $700 |
| 5.25 - 20 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| 20.25 - 75 | $5,000 | $4,000 |
| 75.25 - 150 | $9,000 | $7,000 |
| 150.25 + | $11,000 | $9,000 |
| Credit | Review | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Fee | Discounted Fee |
| .25 - 2 | $1,000 | $750 |
| 2.25 - 5 | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| 5.25 - 20 | $4,500 | $2,500 |
| 20.25 - 75 | $8,000 | $6,000 |
| 75.25 - 150 | $12,500 | $10,000 |
| 150.25 + | $14,000 | $12,500 |
| Credit | Review | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Fee | Discounted Fee |
| .25 - 2 | $600 | $400 |
| 2.25 - 5 | $800 | $600 |
| 5.25 - 20 | $2,500 | $1,500 |
| 20.25 - 75 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| 75.25 - 150 | $7,000 | $5,000 |
| 150.25 + | $9,000 | $7,000 |
Performance Improvement in Practice Applications
Review Fee: $700 for a two-year CME accreditation term.
Non-Profit Discounted Fee: $500 for a two-year CME accreditation term.
Point of Care Applications
Review Fee: $550 for a two-year CME accreditation term.
Non-Profit Discounted Fee: $350 for a two-year CME accreditation term.
Data Entry Fee - Starting with Online Submission in April 2009
If CME provider chooses not to submit their CME application online (available April 2009) an additional $100 data entry fee will apply to the review fee.
Re-Review of Applications - NEW!
The processing fee is $100 for any CME application that needs to be re-reviewed by AAFP after the CME provider receives official credit approval from AAFP. Re-review of an application is necessary when the CME credits of an activity change. For example, an application would be re-reviewed if EB CME documentation was submitted after approval or if the agenda changed. This fee does not apply if there are changes to the date of the activity or the speaker(s), or when any additional dates are added.
Complete the Request for Re-Review form (1-page Word file; About Downloading) and submit with the revised CME application to AAFP.
Rush Fee - NEW!
CME providers have the option to pay a rush fee to have their CME application reviewed faster than the standard 30 business days (6 weeks). The rush fee is $500 plus the review fee. CME providers who pay the rush fee will be contacted once AAFP receives the application. At that time, the review coordinator will determine how long the review process will take. Typically, the rush review process will take 5-10 business days.
Please note: EB CME documentation review cannot be rushed.
Complete the Request to RUSH form (1-page Word file; About Downloading) and submit with the original CME application to AAFP.
