CRAACO - Clinical Research as a Care Option

The conference will focus on the integration of clinical care and clinical research, exploring the business case and strategies to expand patient access to clinical trials, particularly in underserved and community care settings. It will address how pharmaceutical companies can bridge the gap between research and care, and how health systems can facilitate this integration. Discussions will cover methods to increase physician, clinical site, and community hospital readiness for research. The conference will also provide updates on regulatory and policy changes related to clinical research as a care option, and will examine how to navigate payor issues for patients participating in clinical trials.