Original Research

Financing Clinical Trials Research at Kaiser Permanente.
By Steve Stoller, PhD, MPH

KP is in a unique position to engage in industry-sponsored clinical trials because of its large, diverse, and representative population, access to that population, excellent data systems, and quality of patient care. Determining actual research costs is complex, and negotiating with industry takes time and experience. Kaiser Foundation Research Institute (KFRI) has developed a comprehensive system for costing clinical and research services and is prepared to provide support that includes budgeting for proposals and negotiating clinical research contracts.
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