The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) adopted a policy prohibiting accredited providers from offering or facilitating gift cards, cash equivalents, or other personal remuneration in connection with accredited CME activities.

Are gift cards still allowed with Oakstone CME?
No. Oakstone no longer offers gift cards in connection with accredited CME.

Why did Oakstone stop offering gift cards?
Because Oakstone is an ACCME-accredited provider and must comply with ACCME policy governing accredited CME activities.

Does this apply to all accredited CME providers?
ACCME’s policy applies to accredited CME activities. Oakstone’s changes reflect that policy as an accredited provider.

Does Oakstone still offer other incentives or savings on CME?
Yes. While gift cards are no longer permitted in connection with accredited CME, Oakstone may still offer discounts and other non-gift-card promotions on eligible products. More importantly, Oakstone continues to focus on practical, high-quality CME designed to help clinicians stay current, earn credits eciently, and deliver better patient care.

What should I look for instead of a gift card offer?
Look at the quality of the education, the relevance to your specialty, the number and type of credits available, the convenience of the format, and the overall value of the product.

Should I still check my employer’s reimbursement policy?
Yes. Employer reimbursement rules still matter, even when gift cards are no longer part of the offer.

Are older gift card purchases treated differently?
If you participated in a prior promotion before the policy change took effect, questions about receipt details, reimbursement, or tax treatment should be addressed based on the terms in effect at the time of purchase.