title: Clinical trials finance and operations.
abstract: The National Coverage Decision of 2000 was designed to enhance the participation in clinical trials for both patients and physicians by mandating the governmental coverage for services in a clinical trial that are considered "routine" regardless of the trial. Participation in clinical trials can be a practice builder as well as a contribution to the betterment of medical science. Without proper coverage analysis, study budgeting, accurate time estimates, and effective negotiation prior to signing the contract, participation in clinical trials can cost a practice rather than benefit it.
authors.affiliation: KarenZupko & Associates, 625 N. Michigan Avenue, #702, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. jobrien@karenzupko.com
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D002017:Budgets; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000191:economics*; D032982:Contracts; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D039702:Current Procedural Terminology; D005376:Financial Management; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000191:economics*; D035842:Research Subjects / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States