As hospitals compete for market share, a growing number are using expert contractors to provide a wider variety of services, improve quality and reduce overhead. Contracted organizations with a specialized focus—such as clinical research—can offer best practices to a medical facility while operating under that facility’s brand name.

Once you have made the decision to build a research department or assessed the current state of your existing program, GuideStar® will consult on creating a management engagement tailored specifically to your needs. Our scope of involvement varies from high-level strategic planning to complete operational management, and everything in between.

Outsourcing the management of your research department keeps a hospital attentive to its core business of caring for patients while being able to offer other benefits. Employees have access to better training and specialized expertise not available through hospital channels. Patients are offered more progressive care through a wider variety of services. Operational efficiencies are increased and overhead is reduced through state-of-the-art equipment, technologies and infrastructure.

GuideStar® offers a variety of products and services for clinical trials management:

  • Clinical Research Consulting
  • Accreditation Navigation and Acceptance
  • Technological Advancement and Implementation
  • Budget Creation and Management
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordination and Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Recruitment, Enrollment and Monitoring