Industry news round-up: updates from March 2024
Discover the latest industry developments in real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) as reported in The Evidence Base from March 2024 in our regular monthly column.
Peterson Health Technology Institute to assess digital solutions for hypertension and mental health conditions
With an emphasis on their clinical effectiveness and economic impact, the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) will assess digital tools for the management of hypertension and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
HealthTree Foundation introduces HealthTree Research Hub, providing multiple myeloma researchers with real-world data
HealthTree Foundation, a global nonprofit organization, has announced the launch of the HealthTree Research Hub. This online research portal will provide ongoing real-world data (RWD) to researchers within the multiple myeloma community.
European Commission publishes draft implementing act on joint clinical assessments of medicinal products
The European Commission has made steps towards clarifying what is expected from the JCA process by publishing the draft implementing act, providing the procedural rules and methodological details for the coordinated assessment of medicinal products.
EMA shares update on DARWIN EU and extends call for new real-world data partners
Two years on, DARWIN EU is ramping up its capacity to generate real-world evidence to support regulatory decision-making across Europe.
Promptly Health to partner with NHS Wales for patient-reported outcomes data management
The National Health Service (NHS) in Wales has selected Promptly Health as technological partner for the administration of patient-centered outcomes (PCOs) data.
Flatiron Health and American Cancer Society unveil Real-World Data Impact Award recipients
The 2023 Real-World Data Impact Awards, a collaboration between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Flatiron Health, have been announced, marking the fourth year of their joint grant program.
SUSTAIN HTA launched to advance and align innovative HTA methods in Europe
This EU-funded project aims to create a sustainable framework aligning the needs of European HTA bodies with advancements in HTA methods and tools from academic groups.
European Health Data Space progresses with landmark agreement between the European Parliament and Council
After much speculation, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement on the European Health Data Space legislation.
Lynx.MD announces alliance with Elevate ENT Partners to enhance otolaryngology care with AI and real-world data
Lynx.MD and Elevate ENT will collaborate, utilizing AI and real-world data (RWD) to improve otolaryngology care with personalized treatments.
FDA advances real-world evidence in regulatory decision-making with new draft guidance on non-interventional studies
A new US FDA draft guidance provides advice for industry on ‘Data Standards for Drug and Biological Product Submissions Containing Real-World Data’, looking to include evidence from non-interventional studies to support the effectiveness or safety of a drug for regulatory purposes.
Google Health and Stanford Medicine introduce the SCIN dataset, crowdsourced real-world dermatology images for inclusive healthcare research
Google Health and Stanford Medicine have collaborated to create the Skin Condition Image Network (SCIN) dataset. With a focus on democratizing access to diverse dermatology images, the SCIN dataset represents a novel approach to data collection, leveraging crowdsourcing to gather real-world skin images from internet users across the US.
