In-house medical education benefits both staff and the community. These programs keep clinicians current with the latest treatments, foster collaboration, improve patient care, and boost the hospital’s reputation and patient referrals. Importantly, in-house education requires minimal expense, especially with virtual meetings, yet can generate substantial benefits through increased patient trust, better outcomes, and higher reimbursements. Robust hospital-based education programs are also associated with higher provider career satisfaction and retention levels. By investing in internal continuing medical education meetings that focus on quality gaps, hospitals can unlock new areas for growth, revenue, and cost savings.

REFERENCES

ACCME: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
https://accme.org