Synopsis: This white paper discusses the benefits and challenges associated with conducting clinical research. It features insights from research facilitators at a multistate health system and a chief scientist at an academic research center, who share their experiences conducting clinical research. This paper also offers opportunities for how hospitals and health systems can facilitate meaningful clinical research most effectively.

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Clinical research plays a vital role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient outcomes, and driving innovation in healthcare. However, some challenges—such as identifying and enrolling patients, searching through disparate information systems to find patient data, and addressing data quality concerns—may pose major barriers to participation. 

Our newest white paper discusses the benefits and challenges of conducting clinical research, featuring experiences from research facilitators at a multistate health system and a chief scientist at an academic research center. This paper also shares opportunities for how hospitals and health systems can facilitate meaningful clinical research most effectively. 

Through these opportunities, healthcare facilities can gain more value from their clinical data, participate in a broader research community, and shape the future of medicine through clinical research. 

This article is for:

• Hospital and health system research leaders who are looking for ways to facilitate clinical research more effectively. 
• Healthcare leaders who want to further their facility’s involvement in clinical research. 
• Those interested in learning more about the clinical research process at a hospital or health system.