DoctorsManagement continues to seek practice growth opportunities for all of its clients. Notice has been taken of the increased interest community physicians have in conducting clinical trials as a way to -

• stay abreast of emerging treatments
• provide patients with more options
• increase revenue.

As a result, DoctorsManagement added a clinical trials support department, partnering with a national clinical trials management organization, Discovery Alliance.

Discovery Alliance was created more than ten years ago by founder and CEO, Lori Nesbitt, PharmD, MBA.

Frustrated by academic research, Dr. Nesbitt approached community hospitals and physicians with the idea of conducting research. The interest expressed was so positive the company grew simply by word of mouth.

Today, Discovery Alliance provides on-site research expertise focused on quick ramp up. The company has a rich history of building a research infrastructure in settings with no previous research experience, as well as with those already conducting clinical trials that want to take the effort to the next level. Depending on the size and need of the organization, Discovery Alliance provides clinical research coordinators, regulatory staff, business development support, budget and legal analysis, and quality coordinators.

Investigator Training

Discovery Alliance fully prepares physicians to become clinical trial investigators. This preparation involves a required research training program designed to inform physicians of their role as investigators and of FDA expectations.

Clinical Trial Procurement

Discovery Alliance enjoys positive relationships with pharmaceutical, device and biotech sponsors from around the globe. Those relationships, coupled with keen business development strategies, keep the company's pipeline full of positive study opportunities.

Efficient Pipeline Process

Once study opportunities are identified, Discovery Alliance has the expertise to effectively negotiate the Clinical Trial Agreements as well as trial budgets and terms for timely payment. The successful execution of these two components is often the difference between a successful research organization and a failing program.

Individualized Development and Customer Service

While Discovery Alliance has the expertise and tools to develop an efficient research infrastructure in hospitals and physician practices, the service is not based on a single-solution approach. Each client has unique goals and different needs for research.

Discovery Alliance brings its knowledge and tools to partnering clients, developing systems that best mesh with the existing culture and goals.

Clinical Trials offer your patients access to the latest medical therapies, while giving your practice an effective marketing tool to increase referrals and maintain your current patient base. If you are interested in paticipating in clinical trials, please take just a moment to complete the on-line Feasibility Survey.

For more information, please contact:

Dale Rothenberg, Vice President, DoctorsManagement

1-800-635-4040 or drothenberg@drsmgmt.com