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Here are some of the i-Cubed™ ideas and innovations in our pipeline or already launched. These are just the first solutions intended to make meaningful differences in the speed, efficiency, and impact of clinical research.
Launched Innovations
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Research for All
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- A new model for hiring executives for organizations engaged in research
Case Study
Executive-Level Expertise
Without the Full-time Expense
The Challenge
Young companies need strategic guidance, but full-time executives are expensiveThe Solution
Fractional recruitment brings in strategic experts without the full-time price tag ExecRx offers an innovative “fractional recruitment” model that connects healthcare and research companies with highly qualified physician and scientist executives and scientific advisory board members on a part-time basis. ExecRx ensures that companies have access to the right expertise, at the right dose, and at the right time, enabling them to accelerate their missions effectively.The Benefits
Cost efficiency, flexibility, faster innovation By bridging the leadership gap, ExecRx helps improve patient outcomes and speed advances in medical research, driving accelerated innovation and enhanced results. ExecRx’s fractional recruitment model offers several advantages:- Cost efficiency: by leveraging top-tier expertise without the financial commitment of full-time hires
- Flexibility: organizations can scale their leadership needs up or down based on project requirements
- Faster time-to-market: With experienced leaders and advisors guiding their projects, companies can navigate complex challenges more effectively and bring innovations to market faster.
The I-Cubed Difference
Comprehensive support to develop the ExecRx business model and strategy i-Cubed provided mentorship and guidance from experts in executive recruitment, startup incubation, and entrepreneurship. These advisors helped to:- Validate the ExecRX solution and its alignment with market needs
- Conduct financial forecasting
- Assess the legal aspects of the business
The i-Cubed team also guided ExecRx’s use of artificial intelligence tools to draft documents, business plans, pitch decks, forms, website content, financial projections, and marketing strategies.
i-Cubed was also instrumental to developing ExecRx’s initial branding materials and website, and created connections to startup resources and experts, including potential funders.
Working with i-Cubed has been an incredibly enriching experience. The mentorship and support provided by the team were instrumental in shaping the vision and strategy of ExecRx. I am grateful for their support and look forward to our continued partnership.
SARAH FIRMAN, MSW M.ED, Partner, ExecRx
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New Tech Applications
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- A sleek healthcare delivery platform to engage families and conduct pediatric cardiovascular studies
Case Study
Expanding Access to Life-Saving Pediatric Monitoring
The Challenge
Managing the at-home care of infants with severe congenital heart defects is challengingThe Solution
A mobile application that connects families with real-time clinical support KidsHeart allows caregivers to track vital patient health data such as oxygen saturation, heart rate, and weight from home during the vulnerable interstage period between their first and second heart surgeries.The Benefits
Cost efficiency, flexibility, faster innovation By bridging the leadership gap, ExecRx helps improve patient outcomes and speed advances in medical research, driving accelerated innovation and enhanced results. ExecRx’s fractional recruitment model offers several advantages:- Cost efficiency: by leveraging top-tier expertise without the financial commitment of full-time hires
- Flexibility: organizations can scale their leadership needs up or down based on project requirements
- Faster time-to-market: With experienced leaders and advisors guiding their projects, companies can navigate complex challenges more effectively and bring innovations to market faster.
The I-Cubed Difference
Comprehensive support to refine technology, prepare for commercialization, and scale impact i-Cubed provided mentorship and strategic guidance to help the KidsHeart team:- Improve the app’s usability
- Conduct rigorous market feasibility assessments.
- Connect with experts in digital health and clinical research to expand KidsHeart's reach to other patient populations.
i-Cubed has been instrumental in helping us understand the potential business opportunities for our solution. Their support has allowed us to fine-tune KidsHeart for broader application.
Christoph Hornik, MD, PhD, MPH KidsHeart Co-Founder
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New Tech Applications
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- A novel method to enhance the connection between patient data and health insurer information, as well as other
systems.
Case Study
Improving Research Access to Medicare Claims Data
The Challenge
Medicare claims data is a valuable resource for researchers as it tracks patients across many aspects of their health care. Its scope offers a comprehensive picture of patient data, which can improve outcomes ascertainment. However, accessing this data has traditionally been time-consuming, expensive, and administratively burdensome.The Solution
BlueButton, the Remote Data Authorization (RDA) app, is an innovative tool that streamlines the process of integrating Medicare claims data into clinical research. The app allows research participants to directly authorize the sharing of their data with researchers. By bypassing traditional data access hurdles, BlueButton significantly reduces cost, complexity, and delays. Participants can grant access in a clinic setting or remotely via secure text or email links, making the process seamless and participant-friendlyThe Benefits
BlueButton is revolutionizing how researchers access and utilize Medicare claims data, making clinical research more efficient, affordable, and participant-centered.- Timely Access: Data is refreshed weekly and is available to researchers immediately upon refresh, reducing latency with study data.
- Cost-Effective: Researchers avoid expensive licensing fees, as no payment to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the data is required.
- Flexible & Secure: Participants maintain control over their data, authorizing access securely and conveniently. This approach eliminates the need for complex data use agreements and reduces security compliance burdens.
- Enhanced Research Capabilities: Researchers can efficiently track pre-enrollment health status, monitor treatment adherence, identify endpoints, and follow participants' long-term health outcomes.
The I-Cubed Difference
Comprehensive support to evaluate commercialization opportunities for adapting applications to internal and external customers. i-Cubed provided mentorship and strategic guidance to the RDA BlueButton team by:- Assessing the application's value proposition for both internal and external customers.
- Conducting rigorous market feasibility assessments.
- Connecting with digital health and clinical research experts to support customer discovery efforts.
i-Cubed provided mentorship and allowed us to probe and understand our customer's needs in order to create
a more effective product. They've been instrumental in discerning both the business opportunity and its
challenges.
Debra HarrisAssociate Director Data Solutions DCRI
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New Tech Applications
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- A pre-screening solution that addresses recruitment challenges to minimize screen failure, increase engagement, and accelerate trial timelines.
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New Tech Applications
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- An educational and training provider focused on strengthening clinical research capacity within healthcare organizations.
Startup Innovations
| Focus Area | Innovation | Imagine | Incubate | Ignite |
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New Tech Applications |
i-Cubed R&DAn AI agent that recruits, consents, continuously engages, and assesses outcomes for every clinical trial participant. |
X | ||
i-Cubed R&DAn AI-powered acceleration platform that automatically operationalizes every step of the clinical trial process. |
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Partner Innovations
| Focus Area | Innovations |
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New tech applications |
+ An innovative prototype for a new health information network |
| + A new product utilizing AI and LLM that builds cohorts by scanning EHR data for inclusion/exclusion criteria. | |
Research |
+ An innovative infrastructure for advancing clinical trial speed and innovating through decentralized trials. |