RWD Coverage - MedCity News https://medcitynews.com/tag/rwd/ Healthcare technology news, life science current events Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:50:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 How to Use Real-World Data to Improve Drug Development, Starting with the Patient Journey https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/how-to-use-real-world-data-to-improve-drug-development-starting-with-the-patient-journey/ https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/how-to-use-real-world-data-to-improve-drug-development-starting-with-the-patient-journey/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=146237

[Sponsored] A new eBook explores how using real world data from patients can help drug developers improve outcomes for non-small cell lung cancer and other patient populations.

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How Real-World Data Is Reshaping the NSCLC Patient Journey https://medcitynews.com/2026/03/how-real-world-data-is-reshaping-the-nsclc-patient-journey/ https://medcitynews.com/2026/03/how-real-world-data-is-reshaping-the-nsclc-patient-journey/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:18:58 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=145835

[Sponsored] A new eBook, sponsored by PurpleLab, examines how a significant number of patients with non-small cell lung cancer miss out on optimal care due to gaps in biomarker testing, socioeconomic barriers, incomplete patient journey data, and what can be done to change that.

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Blinded by Science: The Importance of RWD and Post-market Surveillance https://medcitynews.com/2026/02/blinded-by-science-the-importance-of-rwd-and-post-market-surveillance/ https://medcitynews.com/2026/02/blinded-by-science-the-importance-of-rwd-and-post-market-surveillance/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:05:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=143488

When applied with a rigorous, subject-matter-expert guided process, AI-currated RWD is an essential resource giving life science organizations new power to monitor the diverse variety of ways drugs are actually utilized post-approval. 

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Digital Innovation in Pharma: What Will 2026 Bring? https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/digital-innovation-in-pharma-what-will-2026-bring/ https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/digital-innovation-in-pharma-what-will-2026-bring/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=143643 trend predictions outlook

This year will be the turning point from AI “hype” to the adoption of meaningful AI and digital health solutions in pharma. Here four predictions.

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The Role of RWD in Revolutionizing Clinical Trial Design https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/the-role-of-rwd-in-revolutionizing-clinical-trial-design/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/the-role-of-rwd-in-revolutionizing-clinical-trial-design/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=138669

[Sponsored] Using RWD to understand SDOH factors faced by patients with non-small cell lung cancer paves the way for improving health equity and more effective treatments for more people.

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SDOH in Oncology: Mapping Out How Zip Code Can Affect Care Is a Critical Step to Improving Outcomes https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/sdoh-in-oncology-mapping-out-how-zip-code-can-affect-care-is-a-critical-step-to-improving-outcomes/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/sdoh-in-oncology-mapping-out-how-zip-code-can-affect-care-is-a-critical-step-to-improving-outcomes/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=138566

[Sponsored] For non small cell lung cancer patients, a zip code can mean the difference between diagnosis time and treatment options.

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Using RWD, SDoH and Patient Mapping to Eliminate Blind Spots from the Patient Journey https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/using-rwd-sdoh-and-patient-mapping-to-eliminate-blind-spots-from-the-patient-journey/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/using-rwd-sdoh-and-patient-mapping-to-eliminate-blind-spots-from-the-patient-journey/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=137652

[Sponsored] This article is part of a series on eliminating blind spots in the patient journey by leveraging real-world data.

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Augmenting Brain Power: Real-World Data, Advanced Analytics, and the Future of Clinical Trials https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/augmenting-brain-power-real-world-data-advanced-analytics-and-the-future-of-clinical-trials/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/08/augmenting-brain-power-real-world-data-advanced-analytics-and-the-future-of-clinical-trials/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:01:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=138939 AI healthcare

The application of AI technology is part of a carefully orchestrated effort dependent on human intelligence, and the collaboration of physicians, disease-specific specialists, nurses, data scientists, and technologists. Done right, these efforts can lead to profound benefits, and offer a promising future for clinical research and patient care.

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Data Technology + RWD Are Positive for Rare Disease Treatment https://medcitynews.com/2025/06/data-technology-rwd-are-positive-for-rare-disease-treatment/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/06/data-technology-rwd-are-positive-for-rare-disease-treatment/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:50:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=137485 artificial intelligence technology

Technology that offers tools that conform, de-identify, link and aggregate data and data science tools like AI, machine learning and advanced analytics, can help those researching rare diseases overcome the hurdles they face in discovery and development. 

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Harnessing Real-World Data and AI to Advance Research and Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia https://medcitynews.com/2025/06/harnessing-real-world-data-and-ai-to-advance-research-and-treatment-for-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/06/harnessing-real-world-data-and-ai-to-advance-research-and-treatment-for-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:17:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=137003

The ability to harness real-world insights at scale empowers life sciences companies and clinicians to develop more targeted therapies, improve patient outcomes, and drive evidence-based innovation in BPH treatment.

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How Can RWD Transform the Patient Journey? https://medcitynews.com/2025/06/how-can-rwd-transform-the-patient-journey/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/06/how-can-rwd-transform-the-patient-journey/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=137364

[Sponsored] A one-size fits most approach to clinical trial recruitment is no longer effective. A webinar discussion emphasized the need for patient-level data to shape each phase of a drug’s lifecycle, from clinical development to market access.

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Using RWD to Improve Clinical Trial Recruitment, Endpoints, and Inform Market Access Strategies https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/using-rwd-to-improve-clinical-trial-recruitment-endpoints-and-inform-market-access-strategies/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/using-rwd-to-improve-clinical-trial-recruitment-endpoints-and-inform-market-access-strategies/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=136875

[Sponsored] The webinar, sponsored by PurpleLab and scheduled for May 22, will explore how healthcare sector companies can leverage real world data (RWD) with a focus on lung cancer.

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Improving the Patient Journey in Drug Development https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/improving-the-patient-journey-in-drug-development/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/05/improving-the-patient-journey-in-drug-development/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 14:15:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=136746

[Sponsored] PurpleLab and Genentech executives will explore how to leverage real world data to eliminate blind spots in the patient journey — informing every phase of a drug’s lifecycle, from clinical development to market access — in a May 22 webinar.

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How Real-World Data Can Support Label Extension And Safer Use Of Novel Therapies https://medcitynews.com/2025/03/how-real-world-data-can-support-label-extension-and-safer-use-of-novel-therapies/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/03/how-real-world-data-can-support-label-extension-and-safer-use-of-novel-therapies/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:44:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=135494 speed

Engaging in data sharing, observational cohort research, and deeper analysis of available data to yield further insights can drive improved results for patients, making label and cohort extension faster and more robust.

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How AI is Accelerating the Need for Real World Data in Healthcare and Life Sciences https://medcitynews.com/2025/03/how-ai-is-accelerating-the-need-for-real-world-data-in-healthcare-and-life-sciences/ https://medcitynews.com/2025/03/how-ai-is-accelerating-the-need-for-real-world-data-in-healthcare-and-life-sciences/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:43:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=135117

Considering the lack of high quality data, companies that excel in compiling and managing data effectively are attracting interest from industry partners and distinguishing themselves from their rivals. Here are some of the ways emerging AI applications are fueling and redefining the need for RWD across HCLS.

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Federated Models Offer New Paradigm for Data Monetization in Healthcare https://medcitynews.com/2024/12/federated-models-offer-new-paradigm-for-data-monetization-in-healthcare/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/12/federated-models-offer-new-paradigm-for-data-monetization-in-healthcare/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:45:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=132112 AI tech

[Sponsored] A new report by datma explores how companies can use federated data models to scale RWD.

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A CEO’s Guide to AI Exploration: Transforming Organizations and Mindsets https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/a-ceos-guide-to-ai-exploration-transforming-organizations-and-mindsets/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/a-ceos-guide-to-ai-exploration-transforming-organizations-and-mindsets/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:17:29 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=130734

Try a variety of LLM-based tools yourself. Understand the risks, limitations, and who is working on putting quality frameworks and guardrails in place. Engage your employees and partners in discussions about what might now be possible.

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Ignoring RWD Endangers Drug Development https://medcitynews.com/2023/03/ignoring-rwd-endangers-drug-development/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:57:29 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=624742

Enabling RWD-driven drug development accelerates the approval of more effective and affordable treatments. This approach successfully identifies patient patterns and density indicators and maps causal pathways.

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Leading Clinical Trial Recruitment Strategies Center Around Real-World Data https://medcitynews.com/2023/01/leading-clinical-trial-recruitment-strategies-center-around-real-world-data/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:58:28 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=617653

By allowing study teams to design and conduct more inclusive and/or relevant studies, real-world data can enhance the standard of care and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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Liberating real-world data for use in clinical trials https://medcitynews.com/2021/12/liberating-real-world-data-for-use-in-clinical-trials/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:56:27 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=560468

Liberating the genetics, laboratory and pharmacy data that sits deep within healthcare subsystems, while protecting patient information and navigating the global regulatory landscape, is no easy task but would greatly help in the treatment of diseases.

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Study finds real-world evidence replicates less than one-fifth of clinical trials https://medcitynews.com/2019/10/study-finds-real-world-evidence-replicates-less-than-one-fifth-of-clinical-trials/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:28:35 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=470414

The researchers wrote that RWE could complement trials, but that observational methods are unlikely to take away the need for traditional clinical studies.

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Parexel, Datavant partner on using real-world data in clinical trials https://medcitynews.com/2019/10/parexel-datavant-partner-on-using-real-world-data-in-clinical-trials/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:27:05 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=470330

Parexel, one of the largest CROs in the world, said the partnership would involve connecting real-world data across the clinical trials it conducts.

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Aetion exec sees real-world evidence, randomized trials playing complementary roles https://medcitynews.com/2019/10/aetion-exec-sees-real-world-evidence-randomized-trials-playing-complementary-roles/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:27:02 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=469919

Aetion President Jeremy Rassen said in an interview on the sidelines of the CB Insights Future of Health conference that rare diseases and Phase IV safety studies would be examples of situations better suited to real-world evidence.

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