Category A includes patients admitted solely for investigator-initiated studies. Hospitalization costs are the financial responsibility of the GCRC or investigator. The Center's ability to pay for ancillary services is determined by its current utilization and the yearly grant award. Category B includes patients admitted for routine medical care who are simultaneously participating in a research study. The patients or their insurer are responsible for those costs unrelated to research patient care charges.
Category D includes patients who participate in an industry-initiated study.
All charges are paid by the industry through the responsible investigator. The proprietary organization is expected to pay for the use of the GCRC facilities and for ancillary charges. Prior approval from the NIH is required for scatter-bed status. Only category B studies require NIH approval for scatter bed research nurse hours.