Newsletter | June 15, 2026

06.15.26 -- Beyond Enrollment: The New Rules Of Trial Retention

CLINICAL SITES

From Hint To Headline: FOMAT Acquires Site Network

FOMAT Medical CEO, Nick Focil, talks about the company’s acquisition of site network Topography Health — a deal that expands FOMAT’s national footprint and reflects a broader trend of site network growth aimed at scaling access, data, and operational reach.

We Mapped What Sites Actually Do to Prepare Source Docs

New global research shows how sites prepare source documents, where inefficiencies occur, and why workflows differ — highlighting ways to streamline processes, cut delays, and improve data quality.

Site Selection And Incentives Advisory

Maximize growth with strategic site selection and incentives advisory that help reduce project costs and optimize expansion, unlocking long-term business value.

PATIENT CENTRICITY

What ClinOps Gets Wrong About Pediatric Trials

Pediatric cancer advocates Brian Burkhardt and Andy Shepperd believe clinical research still confuses retention with relationships. Their lessons on trust, community, and patient support offer valuable insights for clinical operations teams across every therapeutic area.

Stipends Create More Tax Burden — Here's A Better Option

Explore the tax reporting requirements, including the threshold for payments requiring a 1099 form rising from $600 to $2,000 in 2026.

Retention And Access In NSCLC Clinical Trials

Helping participants navigate respiratory limitations, fatigue, and complex visit schedules in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) studies.

Ophthalmology Patient Engagement And Retention

Dropout in retinal trials is often a logistical failure. Reducing travel burden and bringing specialized care to the patient can slash attrition rates and secure critical trial timelines.

PATIENT RECRUITMENT

Static Reimbursement Structures Aren't Enough. Patients Need Whole-Person Support

Fixed patient reimbursement isn't enough, says Donna Libretti Cooke, Erin Miller, and Jeanne M. Regnante. To truly care for patients and support their participation in a clinical trial, they need whole-person support.

Accelerating Enrollment And Upholding Quality In Complex Oncology Trials

Real-world oncology trials reveal how fast physician engagement, hands-on biomarker management, and adaptive enrollment shorten timelines, reach first-patient milestones, and preserve data quality.

Improving Clinical Research Efficiency And Access For Underserved Populations

Modernizing data workflows removes geographic barriers to clinical trials, ensuring rural patients access innovative care while reducing administrative burdens on dedicated research staff.

Together, We Are On A Mission: Enabling Treatments To Reach Patients

This AI-powered digital clinical trials platform enhances speed, scale, and patient access in clinical research, accelerating medicines for thousands of conditions without treatment or cure.

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