Audits

The AAFP Credit System conducts audits in accordance with its audit policy. This audit process helps ensure that the eligibility requirements are upheld. AAFP reserves the right to monitor any activity that has been awarded AAFP CME credit. Therefore, be sure to save all CME activity documentation for a minimum of three years. Learner participation documents will need to be kept longer as required by relevant regulatory authorities (e.g., state medical boards, specialty certification boards).  We encourage you to stay abreast of such requirements.

While we do conduct some audits based on a complaint we have received, most audits are generally selected from a randomly generated list. The AAFP reserves the right to have a live monitor present at any activity approved for AAFP credit and/or perform a post-activity audit.

If an activity is selected for an audit, then the application owner of the activity will receive an email notification along with a request to acknowledge the audit. Acknowledgement is mandatory and due within seven days. The email will also include access to the audit documentation page, or the application owner can access the audit documentation page from their CME provider dashboard by clicking the “Under Audit” link within the status column of the activity. The CME provider is required to complete and submit the online audit form within 30 days of being notified of the audit. The audit checklist outlines the information that is required when completing the audit form.

Once the audit documentation has been submitted, then the AAFP Credit System will endeavor to review the documentation within 60 days. If additional information is needed, Credit System staff will notify the application owner.

During the audit process, we will identify whether the CME activity was compliant, substantially compliant, or non-compliant. If an activity is substantially compliant or non-compliant, then an action plan correcting the deficient areas will be required for the CME provider to continue to apply for AAFP CME credit. Depending on the level of non-compliance, a CME provider may be suspended or may be put on probation in accordance with our policies.

If a CME provider fails to respond, then the AAFP Credit System reserves the right to temporarily suspend the CME provider’s organizational account pending the CME provider’s response or participation as required in the audit process. 

Questions?

Contact AAFP Credit System
cmecredit@aafp.org
(800) 274-2237