The cost per stay consists of a one-time observation direct admission charge and an observation hospital hourly rate for research studies requiring observation on UNC Hospital's 1 Memorial Observation Unit.
Observation stays in 1 Memorial Observation Unit
The cost per stay consists of a one-time observation direct admission charge and an observation hospital hourly rate for research studies requiring observation on UNC Hospital's 1 Memorial Observation Unit.
Please refer to the Billing Coverage Analysis (BCA) for the most current UNC Health rates, as they are subject to change. More information on how to complete a BCA can be found at clinicalresearch.unc.edu.
For requesters with a UNC ONYEN or TraCS Connect account:
If you do not have a UNC ONYEN or TraCS Connect account, request an account first, and then return after approved to submit a request.
NOTE: NC TraCS services will be suspended December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. You may submit requests during that time, but may not receive a response until the week of January 5.