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RCT-DUPLICATE Findings Demonstrate Capability of Real-World Evidence Studies to Reach Conclusions Similar to Randomized Clinical Trials
Real-world evidence (RWE) technology and analytics company Aetion has announced the culmination of the RCT-DUPLICATE demonstration project, with complete findings published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). This three-year initiative tested whether researchers asking clinical questions in...
Inside the new world of healthcare data
In a recent episode of the PharmaPhorum podcast, Evidation co-CEO and Executive Chair of the Board Deborah Kilpatrick discussed healthcare data collection in 2023 and how it intersects with stakeholders across the ecosystem, from tech and pharma companies to research participants. The discussion began with data...
Replica Analytics unveils Replica Synthesis 3.0
Replica Analytics, an Aetion company, has released Replica Synthesis 3.0, its privacy- and utility-preserving synthetic data generation software that has been updated with an enhanced user experience. This makes it easier for analysts to train generative models and evaluate their utility and privacy. The company...
M2GEN Rebrands to Aster Insights
Bioinformatics company M2GEN has announced that it is rebranding, changing its name to Aster Insights. As the nexus between patients, researchers, and the life sciences industry, the company’s unique clinical and molecular dataset has enabled new insights for researchers and accelerated target identification and drug...
Through reverse auctions, Minnesota pushes for PBM savings and price transparency
Truveris has helped the State of Minnesota save more than $28 million in pharmacy benefits expenses over the next two years. Using the company’s technology, the state was able to evaluate bids from competing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Truveris’ technology allows health plan sponsors to conduct reverse...
Matternet Tests Longest Drone Delivery Route Between Hospitals and Labs in Switzerland
Matternet has begun test operations on a 5-kilometer (3-mile) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone delivery route over Zurich, Switzerland. This is the longest urban drone delivery route ever, and it still takes only seven minutes for drones to go from one facility to the other—a much shorter time than it would...
Matternet Set to Produce M2 Delivery Drones in the US After Receiving FAA Greenlight
Matternet’s groundbreaking FAA Type Certification for its M2 drone in September of 2022 was followed quickly by being granted a Production Certificate for the craft by the US Federal Aviation Administration. With the Production Certificate, Matternet can now begin mass production of its M2 drone at its factory in...
Running Through Walls: Thinking Long Term is the Greatest Gift
In a recent Venrock podcast, Aledade Founder and CEO Farzad Mostashari spoke about how to heighten the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care, specifically preventative care. He discusses how Aledade is working to help patients when average primary care practices can’t and the new launch of Aledade Care...
Reimagine Care and The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders Announce Partnership
Reimagine Care announced that it has partnered with The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders (CCBD), one of the country’s most respected cancer centers, to offer its home-based supportive care and symptom management program to patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Thousands of CCBD patients will have access to...
Carrum Health, GRAIL strike up partnership to offer cancer test to employers
Cancer has managed to be the most expensive condition increasing employers’ costs. Seeing this issue as an opportunity to collaborate Carrum Health and GRAIL have teamed up to create a solution. Carrum Health is a value-based platform that helps employers and employees find easy access to Centers of Excellence. The...