Talk Billing Compliance track
Words Matter: When Financial Promises Become Compliance Obligations
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 AM EDT
About this session
Every sentence in an informed consent form, a recruitment flyer, or a clinical trial agreement carries financial weight. A casual promise that "the study will cover all costs" can create an obligation the site cannot fund and the sponsor never budgeted. This session examines how language in consent forms, budgets, contracts, and participant-facing materials translates directly into billing compliance risk. We will walk through real examples of well-intentioned wording that created downstream exposure, and discuss how to align consent language, coverage analysis, and the negotiated budget so they tell the same story. Attendees will leave with practical language checks they can apply before documents go out the door.
Speakers
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Research Compliance Consultant · Cynthie Lawson Consulting
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Principal Consultant · Portier & Associates, LLC
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