Using Real-World Evidence to Investigate COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections
Real-world evidence (RWE) has been essential for the public health, pharma, and biotech response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new interview with Med Ad News, Matthew W. Reynolds, IQVIA’s vice president of scientific affairs and real world solutions, speaks about the use of RWE in studying COVID-19 breakthrough infections to prepare for the next outbreak.
Edifecs Teams Up with Empowered Health to Streamline Prior Authorization
Prior authorization is rated as a top annoyance for providers and patients. Yesterday, November 16th, Edifecs, Inc. and Empowered-Home announced they will team up to provide a streamlined, automated approach to prior authorization through the former’s existing healthcare ecosystem consisting of payers and providers. The tool uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to make instant prior authorizations.