National Law Review
7/1/2026

OIG Seeks Comment on Clinical Trial Participant Remuneration Under the AKS and Beneficiary Inducements CMP
Short summary
The HHS Office of Inspector General is soliciting public comment on regulatory safe harbors for clinical trial participant compensation, addressing participation barriers through cost-sharing, travel, childcare, and stipends. Comments due August 24, 2026, with guidance covering safeguards like IRB review and value caps.
- •OIG seeking stakeholder input on regulatory safe harbors for trial participant payments to increase enrollment
- •Comment deadline: August 24, 2026; addresses AKS and Beneficiary Inducements CMP compliance
- •Covers cost-sharing support, travel, lodging, childcare, stipends with IRB review and anti-steering protections
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