CME Drops Out of Warp Drive

The total income for Accreditation Council for CME — accredited providers is still on the rise, according to the ACCME's “Annual Report Data 2005,” though there are signs that the unparalleled growth the industry has enjoyed is beginning to slow. In 2005, total income topped $2.25 billion, a 9 percent increase over 2004's total income figures for the industry. While a healthy increase, it is a slower growth rate than in previous years. In 2004, total income rose 15 percent; in 2003 total