The Hidden Reason Sites are Firing Recruiters

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Darshan Kulkarni discusses the implications of regulatory changes affecting clinical trial recruitment and the legal liabilities involved.

Send us Fan Mail What would happen if your clinical trial sites were suddenly banned from using you? In this episode, Darshan Kulkarni uncovers a hidden regulatory shift: state licensing boards are tightening the "Corporate Practice of Medicine" and "Fee Splitting" laws. If your recruitment fees are tied to enrollment or revenue, you aren't just a vendor—you’re a legal liability. We break down the MSO structures that are failing, the "Red Zones" in state law, and how KLF re-architects y...

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Host: Darshan Kulkarni

Topics covered

• clinical trials
• recruitment
• regulatory changes
• legal liability
• state law

Keywords

• clinical trial
• recruitment fees
• legal liability
• state licensing
• Corporate Practice of Medicine
• Fee Splitting
• MSO structures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KLF, state licensing boards, Corporate Practice of Medicine, Fee Splitting

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