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Unlocking the Benefits of CRIO: eSource & eConsent

eConsent: The Benefits With the recent push toward Decentralized Clinical Trials, many sponsors are adopting eConsent. eConsent allows patients to consent electronically, whether in clinic or remotely, from the convenience of their home. eConsent offers sponsors, CROs investigators and patients these benefits: Removal of errors by ensuring completion of all fields Accuracy of date-times through...

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Our Clinical Research Site Went Through an FDA Audit

Dr. James Clark of Charlottesville Medical Research recently had an FDA inspection of his site as it is a high enroller. He did not receive a FDA Form 483, and he was using the CRIO electronic source system on the study. Learn about his experience in this Q&A session. CRIO: What’s your background? Dr. Clark:...

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CRIO ebook: Scaling and Innovating – The Consolidation and Reinvention of Clinical Research Sites

In recent years, institutional and private investors have made significant investments in the research site space. Some are consolidating free-standing research sites into a single network, while others are partnering with health systems through an outsourced research model. This booklet consolidates a series of interviews with leading strategists. They express a range of perspectives and...

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Data Blast from the Past: From Triplicate to eCRF

Jonathan Andrus, President & COO at CRIO, is an active thought-leader and presenter in the life sciences industry. He serves on the board and executive committee of the Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) and is co-lead with the Decentralized Trials and Research Alliance (DTRA) workstream initiative. The year was 1996 – the year that...

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Ask Me Anything: Getting the most out of new software

Tony Sciucco – Director of Customer Success Tony Sciucco, Director of Customer Success, boasts over a decade of experience in customer success management and championing customer-centric tech solutions. Below Tony dives into why clients chose CRIO eSource, the impact on protocol deviations, what clients really want, tools for customer success, and shares his advice for...

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Entry of Pharmacy Chains Change the Landscape of Clinical Research

Entry of pharmacy chains into clinical research CVS Health CVS Health was the first of the major pharmacy chains to publicly enter the clinical research space when they launched CVS Health Clinical Trial Services in May 2021. They launched this new business arm initially to facilitate clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. While the...

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Does your site network have the full tech stack?

Networks are brick and mortar businesses by definition, but their differentiation lies in their ability to incorporate and optimize technology in every step of the workflow. No single technology vendor will be able to service the full gamut of needs. Instead, leadership teams should select and configure optimal solutions for different stages of the value...

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What’s Driving Network Consolidation

There are plenty of instances where institutional capital goes into a sector, only to fizzle out. Why are we confident that the site network trend is real, and not hype? We’ve identified 4 main levers of revenue and profit growth for network consolidation. In order, from the “quick hit” to the heaviest lift: Business Development...

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What’s the value of a research site?

Valuation of site for purchase by site networks As site networks compete with each other to purchase clinical research sites, certain valuation standards have emerged. For sites that achieve a scale threshold, an exit is possible at a multiple of the site’s EBITDA. EBITDA stands for earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization, and it’s...

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From standalone sites to large networks: The ongoing evolution of clinical research

In a 2019 CRIO eBook, “Scaling and Innovating: The Consolidation and Reinvention of Clinical Research Sites” we explored the emerging trend of clinical research site consolidation. Our predictions were prescient. Today, the number of institutional investors in the space has increased more than 7-fold since 2015, with no sign of abating. We at CRIO predict...

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Never miss another re-consent: The benefits of an integrated eConsent-eSource solution

With the recent push toward Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs), many sponsors are adopting eConsent. eConsent allows patients to consent electronically, whether in clinic or remotely, from the convenience of their home. eConsent offers sponsors, CROs, investigators and patients these benefits: Reduce errors by ensuring completion of all fields Automated audit trails ensure accuracy of date-times...

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Key Takeaways from the 2021 SCRS Site Solutions Summit

Reflections on the Summit The 2021 Global Site Solutions Summit, hosted by the Society for Clinical Research Sites, was an amazing event. The first in-person event that our company has attended in 18 months, the Summit provided an opportunity for CRIO to meet new people and reconnect with clients and friends alike. Post-Pandemic Trends, Here...

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