Paid participation in medical surveys, focus groups and other medical research projects.

There are a number of programs in healthcare industry that pay patients money to participate in research projects. From the perspective of a potential patient participant, paid participation in medical surveys, focus groups, and other research projects can offer several benefits. Firstly, it provides an opportunity to contribute to medical advancements and potentially help improve treatments and outcomes for others in similar health situations. Additionally, the monetary compensation can help offset any costs associated with participating in the research, such as transportation or time off work. On the flip side, some potential drawbacks to consider include concerns about privacy and the security of personal medical information shared during the research process. Participants should also be aware of any potential risks or side effects of the research procedures they may be involved in. Overall, weighing the benefits and risks can help individuals make an informed decision about whether paid participation in medical research projects is right for them.

Savvy Cooperative is one of the organizations like this that recruits and pays individuals to participate in medical surveys, focus groups, and other medical research projects. They are a patient-owned public benefit co-op. A patient-owned public benefit co-op may be a better choice when selecting among companies that recruit patients for research studies because it prioritizes the interests and well-being of patients above all else. By being legally bound to serve as a benefit to the public, these co-ops ensure that patients are treated ethically and fairly throughout the research process, creating a more trustworthy and patient-centric environment for participation.

Savvy Cooperative recruits individuals from all medical and behavioral diagnoses. United Resource Connection has partnered to help them recruit interested individuals, and we receive about $50 per person that we successfully refer. Here’s is how the process works:

Step 1. If you are interested in being paid to participate in surveys, focus groups, or other medical research, sign up on their website. You will be asked a number of questions about your health and medical status.

Step 2. They will find researchers with projects that match your medical status.

Step 3. You will complete a questionnaire, participate in a focus group, or share information with the researcher in some other way.

Step 4. You earn an average of $110.00 per hour and United Resource Connection earns $50.00 per completed project.

You share only as much information as you want to during the process, your information is not used for marketing or sales purposes, and no one will contact you trying to sell anything. You choose which studies you want to participate in. Participants earn extra money, URC earns funding, and researchers get the data they need.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, visit their website using the link in this article so that URC receives credit for the referral. If you have any questions you may contact them via the email address they provided.