RT Journal A1 Kopelow M T1 COntinuing education in opioid prescribing JF JAMA JO JAMA YR 2012 FD November 28 VO 308 IS 20 SP 2081 OP 2082 DO 10.1001/jama.2012.13747 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.13747 AB Accredited CME providers are required to meet rigorous standards designed to ensure actual—not ostensible—independence. Providers must comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support2 when offering any accredited activities, including those related to the REMS for long-acting and extended-release opioid analgesics.