Innovación durante una pandemia: Nuevos servicios permiten la continuidad de los ensayos clínicos
Los ensayos clínicos representan una inversión significativa de tiempo y recursos y, para muchos pacientes, representan la esperanza de nuevos avances y tratamientos médicos. La pandemia de la COVID-19 ha detenido una serie de servicios que generalmente son necesarios para facilitar los ensayos clínicos, así como la atención y el transporte de los pacientes durante los ensayos. Sin embargo, en algunos […]
Colpitts y Asociados se enfrentan al COVID-19
En la industria de los viajes, siempre hay nuevos desafíos que abordar. La COVID-19 puede ser el mayor al que nos hayamos enfrentado, pero junto con nuestros socios, estamos afrontando el reto. Muchos de nuestros proveedores socios se apresuraron a implementar estrategias para ayudar a proteger a nuestros pacientes clínicos y, al mismo tiempo, garantizar que reciban la atención que necesitan. Nuestro […]
Pack your patience
We work hard throughout the year and dream of that vacation – maybe to a fun-filled theme park or a picturesque cruise. We get our luggage ready and start packing, making sure everything “still” fits and we have everything we need, even down to the sunscreen. You’re prepared and eager to get to your destination, […]
Lost Prepaid Expense Card? Keep Calm and Carry On
Reloadable credit cards have changed the game when it comes to billing and patient reimbursement for clinical trial expenses. The cards have made it easier than ever for patients to manage their expenses, and for coordinators and sponsors to manage their budgets. Naturally, patients have concerns about how they would pay for expenses if anything […]
Hotel or Apartment: How to Choose
Depending on where you live, you may be lucky enough to have clinical trials available nearby. Many patients might only live a few hours from their site, while others are halfway across the country, or even across the world. Some trial visits are just for a few short days, while other visits and appointments can […]
Avances clínicos y elogios de los pacientes en el Día Anual de la Defensa del Paciente de MassBio
Oh, qué agradable fue asistir a la Cumbre de Defensa de los Pacientes de MassBio 2019. Para aquellos de ustedes que no estén familiarizados, la defensa de los pacientes es un área de la salud enfocada en la defensa de los pacientes, cuidadores y sobrevivientes que colectivamente buscan influir en las decisiones, utilizando varios canales, para mejorar cada aspecto de la atención. La cumbre de este año [...]
Visados médicos para viajar a ensayos clínicos: Lo que los pacientes deben saber
The U.S. and many other countries have various types and requirements when it comes to visas for international visitors. The type of visa required often depends on the nature of travel – whether it is for business, tourism, or if it’s related to medical care. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), also referred to as Electronic […]
Skip the Taxi, Clinical Patients Will Thank You
Many of us take for granted the ability to quickly grab a taxi or ride share from the airport to our final destination. Apps have made it easier than ever to coordinate that short, last leg of many of our trips. However, it’s not quite so simple for some travelers. At Colpitts we frequently hear […]
Colpitts va más allá de los viajes
Colpitts has become a recognized name in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries as a specialist in clinical trial travel. Many sponsors and site coordinators – over 700 of them – have worked with us to coordinate travel logistics ranging from standard airfare to air ambulance transport and long-term, accessible housing accommodations. However, many people are […]
Cuando lo clínico se vuelve personal
In terms of building interpersonal relationships with patients, travel coordination for clinical trials may sound like it’s a pretty hands-off job. One might assume that our clinical coordinators have little correspondence with trial patients outside of determining necessary logistics. The truth is that in many cases we get to know these patients well, and through […]