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Clinical research professionals operate in an environment of constant change. New regulations, evolving guidance, increasing enforcement activity, and emerging technologies continue to shape how research organizations manage compliance and protect research participants.
Keeping up requires more than reviewing regulatory updates. It means learning from experienced compliance leaders, connecting with peers facing similar challenges, and gaining practical strategies that can be applied immediately.
For nearly 30 years, the Health Care Compliance Association® (HCCA®) has provided education for healthcare compliance professionals across a wide range of specialties, including research compliance. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, stay current on enforcement trends, or expand your knowledge beyond research, HCCA offers educational opportunities designed to support professionals at every stage of their careers.
Healthcare Research Compliance Academy | September 14–17, 2026 | San Diego, Calif.
For professionals focused on clinical research, HCCA’s Healthcare Research Compliance Academy provides an in-depth learning experience dedicated to the unique compliance challenges within research.
Designed for both new and experienced professionals, the Academy covers topics such as human research protections, U.S. Food and Drug Administration–regulated research, clinical trial billing, conflict of interest management, auditing and monitoring, investigations, and research risk assessments.
Participants earn all the Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® continuing education units (CEUs) required to sit for the optional Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)® certification exam, which is offered onsite at the conclusion of the Academy (separate application and fee required).
The Academy combines expert instruction with interactive learning and problem solving, helping attendees leave with knowledge they can immediately apply within their organizations as well as strong professional bonds with peers and faculty alike.
Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference | October 27–28, 2026 | Virtual
Understanding how regulations are enforced and prioritized by regulators is just as important as understanding the regulations themselves.
HCCA’s Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference brings together government officials, healthcare attorneys, compliance executives, and industry experts to discuss today’s enforcement priorities and practical approaches to proactively managing compliance risk.
Topics include government investigations, fraud and abuse enforcement, False Claims Act developments, internal investigations, privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging regulatory trends. For research organizations, these discussions provide valuable perspectives on the broader enforcement environment that influences compliance expectations across healthcare.
Sometimes a single day of learning with long-term impact is just what you need.
Throughout the year, HCCA offers one-day virtual healthcare compliance conferences focused on topics affecting today’s compliance professionals such as artificial intelligence implementation, data analytics, auditing and monitoring, organizational culture, and many others. These programs provide concentrated education in a convenient format, allowing attendees to stay informed while minimizing time away from work and keep organizational costs down.
Virtual conferences are ideal for professionals looking to expand their expertise in specific subject areas, learn current best practices, or maintain awareness of evolving regulatory and operational issues.
Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences
Sometimes the most valuable education happens close to home.
HCCA’s Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences are one-day, in-person events held throughout the United States that deliver timely education on healthcare compliance topics while creating opportunities to connect with local peers.
Sessions often address region-specific issues as well as regulatory updates, privacy, investigations, auditing, compliance program effectiveness, and emerging compliance risks. For research professionals whose responsibilities increasingly overlap with broader healthcare operations, these conferences provide valuable insight into the compliance issues affecting the entire organization.
Beyond conferences: professional growth through community
Education is only one part of professional development. HCCA membership connects you with an active community of engaged healthcare compliance professionals who share ideas, discuss emerging challenges, and support one another throughout the year.
Members also receive valuable benefits, including discounted registration rates for HCCA conferences and Academies, and access to exclusive content and analysis, making it easier to continue learning while maximizing your professional development budget. No matter your compliance role or your area of focus, membership provides ongoing resources, networking opportunities, and education designed to help you achieve your goals and advance the profession.
Supporting research compliance through continued learning
Research compliance professionals play an essential role in protecting research participants, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting ethical research practices. As healthcare continues to evolve, expanding knowledge beyond research-specific regulations can help professionals better understand organizational risk, collaborate across departments, and prepare for new compliance challenges.
Whether you’re interested in strengthening your research compliance expertise through the Healthcare Research Compliance Academy or looking for broader compliance education and development, HCCA offers a wide variety of opportunities and resources designed to help healthcare compliance professionals make informed decisions, build proactive processes that mitigate risk, and gain a clear picture of what’s on the compliance horizon.
We invite ACRP members to explore HCCA’s upcoming educational opportunities and discover how our programs and membership can support your continued success in research compliance and beyond.
