Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Compass Healthcare Collaborative Continuing Education offers an extensive, best-in-class catalog of continuing education activities that serve the diverse educational needs of health care providers. Our offerings promote quality improvement in clinical practice and health care, medical research, and lifelong learning.
Our courses empower healthcare providers with best-in-class continuing education designed to advance clinical practice, improve quality of care, and support lifelong learning. Our extensive catalog spans a wide range of medical specialties and quality-focused topics, equipping providers with the knowledge and tools to implement meaningful system and practice improvements in patient care.
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Joint Providership Accreditation Services
Partner with Compass to bring CME accreditation to your next event!
Compass offers a range of CME Joint Providership Accreditation Services to support non-accredited organizations in delivering high-quality, accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME). If your organization is interested in having Compass accredit your next educational event for CME, please contact us at education@compasshcc.org
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Accreditation:
Compass Healthcare Collaborative is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Compass Healthcare Collaborative (Compass) was awarded Accreditation with Commendation, the highest level of recognition awarded by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Iowa Medical Society (IMS).
Accreditation with Commendation is a six-year accreditation status awarded to CME providers who not only meet but exceed rigorous ACCME standards. This distinction reflects Compass’ unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, independent, evidence-based education that is designed to improve clinical practice and enhance patient care.
The ACCME awards Accreditation with Commendation to organizations that demonstrate excellence in key areas, including:
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Promoting team-based education
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Demonstrating educational leadership
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Achieving outcomes
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Addressing public health priorities
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Creating measurable behavioral change
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Leveraging innovative educational technology
“This commendation designation is more than an accreditation; it’s a validation of Compass’ role as a national leader in high-quality healthcare education and sustainable transformation.” – Tom Evans, MD
About Compass:
Compass Healthcare Collaborative is a nationally recognized, provider-led, patient-focused nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to sustainable healthcare transformation. Since its founding in 2005 through a partnership between the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) and the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), Compass has driven demonstrable improvements in quality, safety, and value for millions of patients across Iowa and beyond.
Compass brings together hospitals, providers, payers, communities, businesses, and government to create data-driven, high-impact solutions. The organization acts as a trusted advisor, honest broker, and sense maker, accelerating innovation and improving healthcare at every level.
Our Mission: Lead Sustainable Healthcare Transformation in Quality, Safety, and Value
Our Vision: A Collaborative Culture of Continuous Improvement that Drives the Most Effective and Efficient Care
Our Cornerstones:
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Raise the Standard of Care
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Align and Equip Providers for Continuous Improvement
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Engage the Community for Sustainable Healthcare Transformation
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