Paubox at HCCA Research Compliance Conference 2025

What's happening at HCCA?

HCCA's Research Compliance Conference, held in Orlando, FL from June 2-4, 2025, focused on "Key compliance updates for healthcare research professionals" and brought together research compliance officers, scientists, and healthcare executives to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

From AI in research to cybersecurity requirements, the conference addressed the unique risks and challenges that come with clinical research, along with the abundance of government regulations that oversee them.

The event was held at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Disney Springs area.

Who is HCCA?

HCCA is the Health Care Compliance Association, and its mission is to provide practical resources, education, and networking opportunities for healthcare compliance professionals. The organization serves as the premier resource for research compliance professionals navigating the complex regulatory environment of clinical research.

Key takeaways:

• AI and data governance emerged as critical focus areas, with multiple sessions addressing artificial intelligence.
• Research security and cybersecurity took center stage, particularly with new CMMC requirements that could impact DoD research funding.
• Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) are reshaping compliance strategies, requiring new approaches to data integrity, patient communication, and regulatory oversight in remote research environments.
• The intersection of research compliance and financial viability was heavily discussed at the conference.
  Communication and collaboration between research teams, IRBs, and compliance offices remained a challenge, with sessions focused on streamlining processes.

Why it matters:

Paubox helps bridge that gap between efficient communication and regulatory compliance. As research moves toward more decentralized models and digital communication becomes essential for subject recruitment and engagement, secure communication platforms become critical infrastructure. 

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