Abstract
Background/Aims All research institutions receiving federal funds must comply with new regulations regarding investigator COI. The adoption and implementation of these regulations has proven to be a challenge for many institutions and individual investigators. The purpose of this presentation is to explore what the new regulations actually mean, and to discuss best practices regarding their operationalization.
Methods We will look at how each HMORN member has implemented the regulations, the institutional policy created as a result, and the resulting practices put in place to meet regulatory requirements. Policies that go beyond the federal requirements will also be discussed.
Results We will compare strategies among HMORN members in an attempt to elicit successful practices that may be adaptable throughout the Network.
Conclusions The federal regulatory burden seems to be constantly increasing, in some cases with good reason. Meeting the burden with a minimum of disruption and cost should be the goal of any successful research program.
