North Florida Chapter: Trials in Transition: Navigating HHS Policy Shifts in 2026 (ACRP 2026 Confere

When:  Wed, Sep 9, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM (ET)
Associated with  ACRP North Florida Chapter

North Florida Chapter: Trials in Transition: Navigating HHS Policy Shifts in 2026 (ACRP 2026 Conference Replay) 

 
This event will be presenting a replay sessions from the ACRP Conference Library
 
Event Description:
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiated several significant policy changes impacting how clinical trials are conducted in the U.S. This session will explore five major developments: updated informed consent standards prioritizing plain language and accessibility; new HHS-led interoperability efforts to streamline trial data exchange; clarified Internal Revenue Service guidance on taxing participant stipends; a shift from mandated diversity action plans to a voluntary reporting framework; and cross-agency modernization efforts through the HHS Clinical Trials Modernization Working Group. These changes—while intended to promote transparency and innovation—have introduced ambiguity for sites, sponsors, and contract research organizations. Attendees will gain clarity on how to operationalize these updates, navigate compliance challenges, and align processes with the evolving federal landscape in 2026 and beyond. 
 
Speakers:
Catherine Gregor
Sophia McLeod 
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Interpret and apply 2025 HHS policy changes to informed consent, data standards, and participant compensation.
  2. Understand how voluntary diversity frameworks are replacing enforcement-driven models and what documentation expectations remain.
  3. Prepare for operational and compliance implications of HHS’s cross-agency modernization efforts.
  4. Translate ambiguous federal guidance into practical trial design and site management strategies. 
 
Registration & ACRP Contact Hour Information:
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  • Chapter Member (registration with or without contact hour): $0
  • ACRP Member (registration only): $5
  • ACRP Member (registration + contact hour): $20
  • Non-Member (registration only): $5
  • Non-Member (registration + contact hour): $80
 
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Location

Online Instructions:
Url: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/3038046693?omn=96101483749
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Contact

Amy Gunnett

amy.gunnett@ufl.edu