Charles River Associates’ Post

In April 2024, #CRALifeSciences Bhavesh Patel, PhD and Kira Gordon hosted an insightful dinner and roundtable on “Payer Value Demonstration – The Evolving Role of HEOR,” featuring leading experts. The discussion highlighted the critical role of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) in demonstrating value to payers and informing decision-making. The panel examined current HEOR trends, the importance of tailored approaches for different diseases, and the integration of HEOR into payer assessments. With unmet medical needs, rising healthcare demands, and evolving budgets, showcasing expertise in HEOR with validated approaches is essential. Read the summary of the payer value demonstration here: https://crai.news/j8l

#CRALifeSciences Annabelle Fowler, PhD is a panelist on “Navigating Today’s Life Sciences M&A Landscape: Charting the Latest Trends and Challenges in Pharma and Biotech Dealmaking” at the ACI 11th Annual Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law where CRA is a proud sponsor. To learn more about this event, click here: https://crai.news/3kg #CRASpeaks

In a recent article, #CRARiskInvestigations Cynthia Catlett explores today's fast-evolving corporate landscape and how technology is constantly transforming compliance practices. From machine learning enhancing fraud detection in banks to Big Data and predictive analytics anticipating compliance risks, companies are leveraging advanced tools for greater efficiency and security. While tech adoption boosts operational efficiency, human expertise remains vital for system accuracy and managing data privacy. To read the full article, click here: https://crai.news/zr6 Em um artigo recente, a nossa Cynthia Catlett da #CRARiskInvestigation explora a rápida evolução do cenário corporativo atual e como a tecnologia está revolucionando as práticas de compliance. Desde o emprego de "machine learning" para aprimorar a detecção de fraudes em bancos até a aplicação de "Big Data" e análises preditivas na antecipação de riscos, as empresas estão adotando ferramentas avançadas para ampliar a eficiência e a segurança em seus processos. Embora a adoção tecnológica otimize a eficiência operacional, a expertise humana permanece crucial para garantir a precisão e a gestão adequada da privacidade dos dados. Para ler o artigo completo, clique aqui: https://crai.news/zr6

An investigation by the #CRAForensicServices team revealed electronic sabotage by a former executive, whose access rights had not been promptly revoked. Our forensic analysis, led by Kristofer Swanson - CPA, CFF, CFE, CAMS, identified the culprit and confirmed that the former executive had intentionally used remote access tools to uninstall critical software, thereby supporting a damages award in the ensuing legal proceedings. To read the full engagement, click here: https://crai.news/wnn

The EEOC released 2017-2018 summary pay data from EEO-1 Component 2 submissions to allow companies to compare their compensation with industry and geographic benchmarks. This data collection was controversial due to the burden imposed on firms and unclear benefits. Valentin Estevez and Doug Owens used the EEOC's methodology to create similar pay data summaries using the American Community Survey (ACS), a well-known and publicly available representative survey of the US population. Notably, they found that the gender pay distributions from both sources are strikingly similar, casting doubt on the usefulness of collecting Component 2 data given the burden it imposes on companies. Pay equity is a complex and detail-intensive issue, and high-level pay gap calculations, such as those constructed from Component 2 data or the ACS survey, can yield misleading findings. #CRALaborEmployment economists have conducted thousands of proactive pay equity and employment practices audits to ensure compliance with the universe of ever-changing employment regulations and mitigate litigation and reputational risks effectively. Click here to download the infographic: https://crai.news/b72

In the latest edition of #CRACompetition's IP Literature Watch, Tolga Bilgicer and Arun Maganti explore a range of topics on antitrust & IP, licensing, litigation, innovation, law and policy, copyright, and trade. To read the full CRA Insights, click here: https://crai.news/80x

In 2021, we introduced our inaugural Sustainability Report, highlighting our dedication to the four pillars of our ESG framework: Employee Empowerment, Community Advancement, ESG Advisory, and Environmental Stewardship. This year, we are proud to spotlight our ongoing commitment to these pillars, which not only benefit our team members, clients, and stakeholders but also strengthen our position in the talent market.   We are pleased to share notable highlights from 2023, showcasing our progress in enhancing our ESG initiatives and building upon our prior achievements.   Key milestones include: - Environmental Impact Reduction: Achieving carbon neutrality and maintaining 100% renewable energy consumption for the third consecutive year. - Mental Health Initiatives: Expanding mental health education and programming, including Mental Health First Aider certification for senior colleagues and global wellness days. - Employee Resource Group Launch: Introducing PAC@CRA, our ERG dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers within our firm. - Ethical Foundations: Continuing to embed strong ethical principles into our culture and client services.   We are honored to share our 2023 accomplishments and remain committed to integrating our ESG framework in how we support our clients and meet the aspirations of our team members.   Discover more about our ESG journey in the 2023 Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/edqRwyic   #SustainabilityReport #CRASustainability #ESGatCRA #ESGFramework #ESG #Sustainability #CRAlwaysLearning #EmployeeEmpowerment #CommunityAdvancement #ESGAdvisory #EnvironmentalStewardship

In a recent GRUR Patent article, #CRACompetition's John Hayes explores the effect of injunctions against products supporting standards, revealing the economic pressure manufacturers face to accept excessive royalties or non-FRAND terms to avoid market exclusion. Through three case studies, the authors demonstrate that the cost of an injunction can greatly exceed the offered license terms. To read the full article, click here: https://crai.news/4uj

CRA is a proud sponsor of the AGA’s 47th Annual Legal Forum, a program that will focus on the changes taking place in the energy industry and the legal challenges facing clients. To learn more about the event, click here: https://crai.news/z9f

#CRAEnergy's Andrew Dressel is a panelist during the session titled “How Do We Stay Ahead of the Flames? Wildfire Mitigation, Utility Financial Stability, and Protecting Customers” during NARUC Summer Policy Summit. To learn more about this event, click here: https://crai.news/lw3 #CRASpeaks