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The clinical research site financial survival guide: 5 proven strategies to increase ROI in a post-nih cut era

Navigating the evolving clinical research funding landscape can be challenging, especially amid NIH cuts and rising operational costs. Our free whitepaper, The Clinical Research Site Financial Survival Guide: 5 Proven Strategies to Increase ROI in a Post-NIH Cut Era, equips research sites with practical strategies to boost revenue, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

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View the third session of Elevate's Train & Build Webinar Series! Join Alex Straub, Manager, and Gerry Cruz, Senior Research Analyst, Elevate Clinical Research Solutions, as they take foundational research knowledge to the next level with practical, expert-driven solutions.

Webinar recording: Your Next Step: Site-Specific Success After Industry Conferences

In this session, Nicole Bruecker, Senior Director at Elevate Clinical Research Solutions, breaks down complex billing scenarios and provides expert strategies for improving compliance and operational consistency. Featured Clips Include:

  • Train & Build Introduction (00:00-01:55)

  • Can I still bill items in a non-qualifying study? (01:55-03:30)

  • Do I have to accept Sponsor payment for items? (03:30-05:20)

  • How do you determine the protocol frequency that is appropriate to bill for a given item/produce? (05:20-08:26)

  • What should I know about device studies vs drug studies? (08:26-13:00)

  • How do you learn how to do CAs? (13:00-17:14)

Webinar recording: Call an Expert: The Coverage Analysis Edition

webinar recording: Empower Your Site’s Budgeting Process with Site-Specific Training and Support

View the first session of Elevate's Train & Build Webinar Series where we tackled common budgeting challenges in clinical research. Led by Nicole Bruecker, Senior Director at Elevate Clinical Research Solutions, this session held actionable insights and solutions based on nearly a decade of Nicoles’ experience in the field.

Developing a Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) billing grid is crucial for accurate billing in clinical trials. This article, led by Senior Director Nicole Bruecker, shares essential tips and best practices for creating a robust billing grid. Key steps include reviewing the Informed Consent Form (ICF), analyzing the Schedule of Events (SOE), and collaborating with study and billing staff.

Medicare Coverage Analysis: Tips for Creating the Billing Grid

This whitepaper addresses the challenges of increased site initiation visit (SIV) and protocol training requirements. It offers strategic insights and practical tips for sites to effectively negotiate with sponsors/clinical research organizations (CROs) to ensure the added costs of extensive study training and technology requirements are covered.

Optimizing Site Budget Negotiations: Managing SIV and Training Costs in Complex Clinical Trials

View the fourth session of Elevate’s Train and Build Webinar Series! Join Nicole Bruecker in building and optimizing a strong clinical research start-up team. Learn key strategies for streamlining start-up processes, enhancing billing compliance, securing leadership buy-in, and fostering collaboration. Featured clips include:

  • Pros and Cons of Hiring Individuals from the Outside vs. Hiring Vendors vs. Developing Internal Staff (18:00-28:50)

  • Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Start-Up Team (31:38-38:27)

  • Obtaining Buy-In from the Rest of the Research Team (Outside of Start-Up) (38:31-40:59)

  • Managing Change (Including Uncertainty Caused by Federal Funding Cuts) and Driving Adoption (41:00-45:32)

  • HERO Community Information – Join the Site Discussion! (45:32-47:55)

  • Actionable Takeaways (47:57-50:57)

  • Ways We Can Help! (50:58-53:54)

Webinar Recording: Bridging the Gaps: Developing a High-Performing Clinical Research Start-Up Team