UpTrials, a company addressing clinical research understaffing through their proprietary hiring platform, announced that they have entered into a partnership with Innovo Research, a provider-sponsored, provider-led network of high-performing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that utilize clinical research as part of their population health strategy.

“We’re honored to have Innovo Research as a partner,” said UpTrials CEO Renuka Agarwal. “Innovo Research is dedicated to innovating in clinical research and providing a seamless experience for patients. They understand the value in providing early feedback to us, and we’re excited to work with them.”

UpTrials is an online hiring platform that enables clinical research employers like Innovo Research to quickly access prescreened clinical research professionals and identify relevant candidates for hire based on clinical research skills and therapeutic area experience. UpTrials algorithmically matches employers with candidates, and provides employers with valuable hiring data. Through this partnership, Innovo Research will be able to accelerate and optimize clinical research hiring across the multiple clinical research locations they operate in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Texas and Washington.

“UpTrials provides a fantastic service, and I haven’t seen anything like it,” said Innovo Research COO Cerdi Beltre. “UpTrials will save us a lot of time in hiring across our sites, and we’re excited to use the platform.”

About UpTrials UpTrials is an innovative clinical research company dedicated to addressing clinical research understaffing through their proprietary hiring platform. UpTrials enables clinical research employers, including sites, CROs and sponsors, to quickly hire the most relevant talent for their clinical trial needs, improving trial timelines and success. UpTrials enables clinical research professionals to discover roles that best fit their profiles, improving retention and professional development.

About Innovo Research Innovo Research is dedicated to promoting clinical research as a patient care option by demonstrating its value to all stakeholders in improving healthcare outcomes for patients, reducing the cost of healthcare to patients, and improving patient engagement and satisfaction with their healthcare experience. In addition to their research network and support services, Innovo Research also supports the pharma industry by assisting with the pragmatic design of future trials and observational study capabilities once their therapeutic is in the market.

Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), a leading multispecialty medical group serving the Central Texas community since 1980, has proudly announced its partnership with Innovo Research, a provider-sponsored, provider-led network of high-performing medical organizations focused on innovative clinical research strategies.

By joining forces with Innovo Research, ARC aims to enhance its commitment to providing Central Texas with access to advanced medical treatment by integrating cutting-edge research methodologies into patient care. ARC first opened its clinical research department at the end of 2016 and was a major study center for COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and 2021. This partnership enables ARC to collaborate with a network of like-minded organizations and continue to play a role in advancing science and medicine, while benefiting individuals in local communities.

Anas Daghestani, MD, ARC President & CEO, expressed enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, “We believe that by combining our decades of expertise in patient care with the experience of Innovo Research in innovative and rigorous clinical research, we can continue to enhance ARC’s healthcare model that truly prioritizes patient outcomes and community well-being.”

Jeff James, CEO of Innovo Research, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Austin Regional Clinic into the Innovo family. Their dedication to patient-centric and high-quality care aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are confident that together, we will advance these goals.”

The partnership signifies a meaningful next step in the evolution of health care, where research and patient care converge to create a more efficient, accessible, and patient-focused approach. For more information about this collaboration and the services offered by ARC and Innovo Research, please visit ARC Clinical Research and Innovo Research.

Innovo Research and Pinehurst Medical Clinic (PMC) are excited to announce a strategic partnership designed to bring clinical trial opportunities to patients in the Pinehurst, NC region. Through this collaboration, Innovo Research will serve as the exclusive Integrated Research Organization (IRO) for Pinehurst Medical Clinic, enhancing its capacity to conduct cutting-edge clinical research while maintaining its longstanding commitment to high-quality patient care.

The partnership reflects a shared vision of leveraging clinical trials to advance medical care and improve patient outcomes. By combining Pinehurst Medical Clinic’s comprehensive healthcare expertise with Innovo Research’s proven site management capabilities, the organizations will streamline the integration of clinical research into PMC’s existing care framework.

As part of this collaboration, Pinehurst Medical Clinic will benefit from Innovo Research’s expertise in operationalizing clinical trials, including patient enrollment, trial oversight, and regulatory compliance. Jeff James, CEO of Innovo Research, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This partnership will further support Pinehurst Medical Clinic’s role as an Accountable Care Organization (ACO), enabling the clinic to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by integrating research-driven insights into its care delivery model.” Patients at PMC will also have expanded access to advanced clinical trials across various therapeutic areas, ranging from early-phase investigations to late-stage studies.

Brandon Enfinger, CEO of Pinehurst Medical Clinic, echoed this sentiment saying, “The partnership between Innovo Research and Pinehurst Medical Clinic underscores a commitment to advancing healthcare through quality, compassion, and innovation. Together, the organizations will foster a culture of excellence in clinical research, ensuring patients receive exceptional care while contributing to the development of life-changing treatments”

The partnership signifies a meaningful next step in the evolution of health care, where research and patient care converge to create a more efficient, accessible, and patient-focused approach. For more information about this collaboration and the services offered by Pinehurst Medical Clinic and Innovo Research, please visit www.pinehurstmedical.com and Innovo Research.

About Innovo Research Innovo Research is a trusted Site Management Organization (SMO) dedicated to advancing clinical trials by operationalizing research and providing exceptional patient care. With core values rooted in quality, compassion, and innovation, Innovo Research partners with healthcare organizations to streamline clinical research and improve access to groundbreaking therapies.

Media Contact: Halley Losekamp, [email protected]

About Pinehurst Medical Clinic

Pinehurst Medical Clinic is a recognized healthcare provider in the communities of Moore County, Lee County, Cumberland County, Chatham County and the surrounding six counties. Locally owned and managed, Pinehurst Medical Clinic offers a broad range of primary and specialty care services to the communities we serve. The physicians and healthcare team of professionals at Pinehurst Medical Clinic share a commitment to patient-centered care that is physician-led and utilizes the latest advances in medical technology. This combination of leading-edge medicine and deep compassion for the people we serve has been a hallmark of the Pinehurst Medical Clinic since 1952. Pinehurst Medical Clinic consists of over 160 providers, approximately 950 employees, and 16 locations.

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Stratum Med, a leading healthcare consortium committed to transforming the healthcare landscape for multi-specialty physician groups, and Innovo Research, a pioneering clinical research organization specializing in the clinical integration of research into care settings, today announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to bring clinical research directly into the practices of Stratum Med’s expansive network of healthcare providers, enhancing both patient outcomes and engagement, while providing additional treatment options and reducing the overall cost of care.

This partnership will leverage Innovo Research’s expertise in embedding clinical trials into routine care, enabling Stratum Med’s physician owned clinics to offer patients access to cutting-edge treatments and novel therapies as part of their standard care. Through this collaboration, Stratum Med’s providers will have the tools and support to seamlessly integrate clinical trials into their operational and population health frameworks, creating new opportunities to improve patient health outcomes while delivering on the promise of value-based care.

“At Stratum Med, we are always seeking innovative ways for our family of independent medical groups to improve patient care ” said Trent Kramer, Stratum’s Chief Executive Officer. “By partnering with Innovo Research, we are not only expanding the scope of treatments available to the patient populations our practices serve but also enhancing clinical care while improving efficiencies and reducing costs.”

The integration of clinical research into accountable care models creates a powerful synergy for physician-owned clinics, providing multiple benefits including improved patient outcomes, cost efficiency, enhanced data and insights and increased patient engagement.

“We are thrilled to partner with Stratum Med as their preferred research partner and to extend the reach of clinical trials to their membership. This is a very comfortable fit for us as Innovo was founded by two of Stratum’s member organizations.” said Jeff James, CEO at Innovo Research. “This collaboration represents an important step forward in our mission to bring clinical research to patients where they receive their care, while building a network of like-minded sites.”

Together, Stratum Med and Innovo Research are poised to redefine how clinical research can be integrated into the healthcare ecosystem, enhancing both patient care and operational performance for ACOs.

About Stratum Med. Since 1996, Stratum Med has been a physician-owned, physician-led collaborative alliance that unites medical professionals from diverse backgrounds to foster success for all practitioners. With relationships with over 100 healthcare organizations nationwide and representation of approximately 12,000 physicians, we are committed to facilitating groundbreaking medical innovation and collaborating with high-achieving medical groups. Based in the Midwest yet operating nationally, we leverage group buying power to reduce costs and connect stakeholders to achieve optimal solutions for everyone.

About Innovo Research Innovo Research is a leader in clinical research integration, focused on bringing clinical trials to patients in their existing care settings. INNOVO works closely with healthcare providers to streamline clinical trial processes, enhance patient access to groundbreaking therapies, and drive improvements in patient outcomes, while lowering the overall cost of care and improving the patient experience.

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Innovo Research announced today the appointment of Halley Losekamp as senior vice president of corporate strategy and partnerships at the company. Losekamp, a clinical research and healthcare industry veteran, joins the company after serving in a similar capacity at BEKHealth based in New York.

“We couldn’t be happier to have Halley join the Innovo Research team,” said Jeff James, Innovo Research chief executive officer. “We’ve proven that our value-based clinical research structure works well for our site partners and study sponsors. Now was the time to find the right person to share our strategy with more organizations looking to change the way that clinical research is viewed and implemented within healthcare systems. We were impressed with Halley’s experience and capabilities and have no doubt that she will positively impact the future of Innovo Research.”

As senior vice president of corporate strategy and partnerships at Innovo Research, Losekamp will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including:

• Designing and executing growth strategies responsive to partner site interests, strategic priorities, and population health targets
• Establishing a cohesive go-to-market strategy and ensure its alignment with the company’s overall strategic plan
• Spearheading revenue growth through the acquisition of new studies from pharmaceutical sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and strategic partners

“Innovo Research is an agile and dynamic organization that is truly reshaping the clinical research landscape within the healthcare industry,” stated Losekamp. “Showing how clinical research as a care option for patients and moving it into the community is something that I look forward to doing. This movement will simultaneously and safely increase the speed to market for important therapies, drive down healthcare costs, and create greater value for patients and providers. It’s an exciting time to be in the clinical research space and work with such a forward-thinking team at Innovo Research.”

About Innovo Research – Innovo Research is a provider-sponsored, provider-led network of high-performing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that utilize clinical research as part of their population health strategy. Our integrated approach supports both the triple aim aspirations of our partner ACOs as well as their research interests. Our fully integrated EMR platform allows for quick and reliable feasibility analysis, leading to quicker enrollment. Our depth and breadth of investigators cover nearly every therapeutic area across several geographic regions.

Population health approaches play a vital role in improving overall health within communities. By focusing on specific population needs, these initiatives strive to enhance healthcare outcomes through preventive measures, early detection, and coordinated care. Integrating research into population health strategies allows for evidence-based interventions, outcome evaluation, and continuous improvement. This integration can serve as a model for how research can support clinical practices in meeting patient care needs for better outcomes.