|Articles|October 13, 2016

Global Studies Say Travel Support Boosts Patient Retention

Boston-based BBK Worldwide announced that its RSG (Ready. Set. Go.) program has improved patient recruitment and retention based on supporting data from five major global studies.

Boston-based BBK Worldwide announced that its RSG (Ready. Set. Go.) program has improved patient recruitment and retention based on supporting data from five major global studies. RSG is a full-service patient travel and card reimbursements program designed for patients and the clinical study community.

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