ArticleJournal of CME2025
It is Time to Include Cost-Effectiveness in CME Outcomes Measurement.
Article in Journal of CME, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Cost-effectiveness of virtual patient integration in dermatology education: evidence for precision education by learner expertise.BMC medical education · 2026Article
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Abstract
Our profession has an established reputation for advancing clinical knowledge, professional growth, and patient care, and we continue to share and refine best practices. One important aspect of value has received little attention - whether educational resources are used as efficiently as possible to achieve meaningful outcomes. This paper builds on a recent systematic review of the literature which found that only a small fraction of the CME professional literature measures or even mentions costs or concepts related to cost-effectiveness. This paper offers insights into how the field has been hesitant to explore cost-effectiveness, including realistic challenges related to data access and analysis, complexity, and perceived misalignment with the educational mission. This paper also highlights real opportunities and practical steps to consider cost-effectiveness in CE/CME in a way that mitigates risk while maximising learning. By looking at cost alongside traditional educational outcomes, providers may better demonstrate the full value of our work. Evaluating cost-effectiveness is not about turning education into a financial exercise. It is about showing that the precious resources available to CE/CME are allocated as wisely as possible to improve patient care. This perspective can help CME providers take a proactive leadership role in demonstrating an entirely new dimension of educational value in an environment increasingly focused on value.
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