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Real-world data
Learn about the use of real-world data (RWD) in healthcare. Explore the use of RWD in clinical research, drug development, and patient insights.

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The HL7 FHIR Standard and The Datavant Switchboard
Datavant’s mission is to connect the world’s healthcare data to improve patient outcomes. Our platform to fulfill this mission is the Datavant Switchboard, which can be used for both…
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Data & Analytics Thought Leader: Paul Petraro, Boehringer Ingelheim
In our Data & Analytics Thought Leader Series, Datavant’s Head of Data Strategy, Su Huang, interviews leaders who are responsible for defining the teams and processes for managing…
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Industry Perspectives on Enterprise Data Management with Jane Urban (Takeda)
In our Data & Analytics Thought Leader Series, Datavant’s Head of Data Strategy, Su Huang, interviews leaders who are responsible for defining the teams and processes for managing…
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Industry Perspectives on Enterprise Data Management with Anthony Philippakis (Broad Institute)
In our Data & Analytics Thought Leader Series, Datavant’s Head of Data Strategy, Su Huang, interviews leaders who are responsible for defining the teams and processes for managing…
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Evolution of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Data
Stacey Long (Chief Strategy Officer, OMNY Health) explores trends in Electronic Health Record (EHR) data sources and related use cases.
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We Need the Internet of Health Data (And Not the Walled Garden of AOL)
When I was the Chief Science Officer at the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), I can’t tell you the number of times that…
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The Graveyard of Interoperability Initiatives
In the last several decades, there have been at least 100 initiatives and companies that have attempted to solve interoperability in healthcare. Yet the fax machine still rules…
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For High Precision Matching, Go Beyond Simple Pairwise Comparisons
How does a researcher connect a patient’s hemoglobin test results with their insulin prescription history with their vital signs measured by wearable technology?
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