Regulatory Compliance

Contracting in life sciences requires complying with multiple sets of regulations. We build in compliance by design, basing our services on extensive regulatory knowledge and best practices experience.

MULTIPLE GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

FDA REGULATORY

Counsel on IDE, IND, HDE, HCT/P, informed consent, financial disclosure, IRB and Part 11 regulations and associated FDA guidances.

FRAUD & ABUSE

Structure payments from manufacturers to healthcare providers to help reduce Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act risk. Counsel on subject injury & Medicare Secondary Payer.

HIPAA & DATA PROTECTION

Counsel on compliance with HIPAA, state privacy and security laws, and international data protection in connection with clinical research and commercial operations.

TRANSPARENCY & DISCLOSURE

Guide clients on disclosure of payments & TOV from manufacturers to healthcare providers per FDA financial disclosure, Sunshine Act, best practices and more.  Counsel on clinicaltrials.gov and ICMJE.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Identify and counsel on conflicts of interest and FDA concerns about independence and potential for bias. Advise on journal publications.

INTERNATIONAL

Educate clients on EU, Canadian and foreign clinical trials contracting, subject injury, GDPR and data protection, financial disclosure, and anti-kickback/anti-bribery regimes.

Compliance by Design

Laying a proper foundation for your business operations is key. Our services build compliance in from the start. 

REGULATIONS & BEST PRACTICES

Multiple government agencies, regulations and industry best practices impact clinical researchtechnology and data, and commercial contracts. Our clients are typically impacted by:
Clinical Trial Regulations
IDE regulations
IND regulations
HDE regulations
HCT/P regulations
Human subject protection - FDA informed consent & Common Rule
FDA guidances
FDA financial disclosure regulations
FDA IRB regulations
Part 11 electronic records and signatures
FDA
Payment & Reimbursement
Anti-Kickback Statute
False Claims Act
Medicare Secondary Payer
Commercial health insurance coverage of clinical trial subjects
Products liability insurance for clinical trials
State consumer protection and healthcare anti-kickback laws
Physician Payments Sunshine Act & State law
UK Anti-Bribery Act
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Industry Codes of Ethics – PhRMA, AdvaMed, MDMA
CMS, OIG, DOJ
Privacy & Data Protection
HIPAA
State privacy and security laws
GDPR
PIPEDA and Canadian provincial laws
International country-mandated CTA templates
International data protection laws
International subject injury regimes
State Attorneys General
ICMJE and journal requirements
HHS

Let’s talk about your regulatory compliance questions.

Government regulations, industry best practices and business needs each play a role. Allow us to help you navigate the regulatory web.

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