What is Performance Improvement (PI) CME?
Developed in 2005 from the work of two AMA-convened national task forces, PI CME was introduced by the AMA as a new, nationally standardized CME format for physicians. Earn up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in this comprehensive diabetes series designed for primary healthcare professionals. Learn more.

How many CME credits will I earn for completing Diabetes Performance Improvement?
After completing each stage, you will earn 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ right away. You will earn an additional 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing all stages in succession for a total of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Here's how:

Stage A = 5
Stage B = 5
Stage C = 5
Completion of Stages in Succession = 5
20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

What is MY PI?
MY PI (PI stands for Performance Improvement) is your online access to the Diabetes PI program. This page will keep track of where you left off so you can go directly back to that step when you return.

What is a master certificate?
The master certificate is awarded for completion of all Performance Improvement (PI) stages in succession.

I am not a primary care doctor and have no control over diabetes management. Do I still qualify for Performance Improvement (PI) CME?
Yes, as long as you see patients that have diabetes and affect how they are managed. For instance, if you discuss exercise with your patients with obesity and manage them with pain medications that would allow them to exercise and improve their care of diabetes you may qualify for this performance improvement initiative.

How can I submit my patient data collection forms?
You must be registered for PI in order to submit your patient data collection forms.

How many patient data collection forms do I submit?
You must complete a one-page form for 20 of your current diabetes patients.

Can I use the patient data collection form during patient visits?
Yes. You may find it convenient to print out the form and attach to your patients’ charts to complete in conjunction with a patient visit. You can then use as a reference during data entry of these forms online.

Am I violating HIPAA guidelines by submitting a patient data collection form?
No. In our patient data collection forms we do not ask that you enter the patient name, social security number or anything that would allow us to track or identify a patient therefore you would not be violating the privacy/hippa act.

How many credits will I earn if I complete Stage A?
You will earn 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Will I earn credit for Stage A if I don’t identify an area for improvement?
You will earn credit for completing Stage A, regardless if you identify an area for improvement. However, you will not be able to proceed to Stage B and work toward the remaining 15 credits available as part of this Performance Improvement education initiative.

Will I continue to Stage B if I don’t identify an area for improvement?
You must identify at least one area for improvement. If you don’t identify an area for improvement, you will not continue to Stage B. However, you will still earn 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for finishing Stage A.

How many credits will I earn in Stage B?
You will earn 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

How many credits will I earn in Stage C?
Upon completing Stage C, you will earn 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for Stage C plus an additional 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing the entire PI program.