# Cutting Edge Information

> Cutting Edge Information (CEI) is a Research Triangle Park-based market research and data analytics firm that builds the world's largest specialty-specific database of Fair Market Value (FMV) rates for engaging healthcare professionals. Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies use CEI's FMV data, HCP Fee Calculator, and Compliance Insights to set rates that are both competitive enough to attract top clinical talent and defensible enough to satisfy regulators. With 230,000+ rate observations across 126 countries and 280+ specialties, CEI serves more than 300 clients, including over 70% of the top 25 pharmaceutical companies and 8 of the top 10.

- **Founded:** 2002
- **Headquarters:** Research Triangle Park (Durham), North Carolina, United States
- **Founders:** Steven F. Maier (Chairman & Chief Technology Expert), Eric Bolesh (Chief Executive Officer (founding employee since 2002))
- **Team size:** ~33 employees (estimates range 25-100)
- **Products:** FMVConnect PRO & FMV Rate Data, HCP Fee Calculator, Compliance Insights
- **Notable:** Launched the first attempt at a consistent worldwide FMV database using actual hourly rates paid to HCPs (2015, 5,100 data points), Grew database to 230,000+ observations across 280+ specialties in 126 countries by 2025, Recognized by Life Sciences Review as a Top Life Science Compliance Services Provider (2023, 2024)

## Products & services

- **FMVConnect PRO & FMV Rate Data** — A worldwide, specialty-specific database of Fair Market Value rates paid to healthcare professionals, built from actual hourly rates and updated continuously.
- **HCP Fee Calculator** — A tool that lets compliance and medical teams quickly generate defensible engagement offers, with adjustments for factors like travel time, virtual vs in-person, and cross-border work.
- **Compliance Insights** — Expert guidance, benchmarking, and best practices that help clients deploy FMV rates and reduce compliance risk.

## Achievements

- Launched the first attempt at a consistent worldwide FMV database using actual hourly rates paid to HCPs (2015, 5,100 data points)
- Grew database to 230,000+ observations across 280+ specialties in 126 countries by 2025
- Recognized by Life Sciences Review as a Top Life Science Compliance Services Provider (2023, 2024)
- Featured by Pharma Tech Outlook as a leading Pharma Compliance Solutions company (2021)
- Serves 8 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — FMV database surpassed 230,000 observations across 280+ specialties and roles in 126 countries.
- **2024-01** — Named a Top Life Science Compliance Services Provider by Life Sciences Review.

## Links

- Website: https://cuttingedgeinfo.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cutting-edge-information
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CuttingEdgeInfo
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cuttingedgeinformation

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Last updated: 2026-06-15