Industry news round-up: updates from June 2024

Written by The Evidence Base

Industry news round-up: updates from June 2024

Discover the latest industry developments in real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) as reported in The Evidence Base from June 2024 in our regular monthly column.


Second implementing act for the EU HTA Regulation details rules on conflicts of interest

Swiftly following adoption of the first implementing act, the second act outlining procedural rules for assessing and managing conflicts of interest is now open for consultation.

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CIOMS publishes report on real-world evidence in regulatory decision-making

The Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) has released a comprehensive report, detailing the use of RWD and RWE in regulatory decision-making.

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Clarivate and HealthWise Data partner to enhance real-world data with social determinants of health

Clarivate partners with HealthWise Data to integrate Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) into its RWD, enhancing patient insights and promoting healthcare equity for better outcomes.

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NICE updates real-world evidence framework to address new approaches in external validity and transportability of real-world data

NICE has updated its RWE framework to incorporate new methodologies for enhancing the external validity and transportability of RWD. This update aims to ensure the framework reflects the latest advancements in RWE.

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Health Outcomes Observatory launches pan-European initiative to improve evidence-based health care

The pan-European Health Outcomes Observatory will leverage patient-reported outcomes to enhance health care and research across Europe.

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THREAD and SEQSTER announce partnership to enhance clinical research with integrated primary study and real-world data 

The two companies are collaborating to offer a streamlined solution that combines primary study data, captured on THREAD’s platform, with RWD available through SEQSTER’s patient-centric operating system.

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Parexel announces partnership with Ruijin Hainan Hospital to progress real-world evidence in China

Working with Ruijin Hainan Hospital, Parexel will utilize the Hainan Real World Evidence Pathway program to facilitate the collection and analysis of RWD, thereby accelerating the approval and availability of new treatments for patients in China.

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RWE4Decisions outlines stakeholder actions needed to advance real-world evidence to support HTA and payer decisions

RWE4Decisions is seeking feedback on a set of draft actions recommended for various stakeholder groups to develop the use of RWE to inform healthcare decisions made by health technology assessment (HTA) bodies and payers.

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Two new guidance documents published for joint clinical assessments in Europe

The Member State Coordination Group on Health Technology Assessment has adopted two new guidance documents advancing joint clinical assessments in Europe under the EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation.

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ISPOR publishes SUITABILITY checklist for evaluating electronic health records data in health technology assessments

ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research has announced publication of the SUITABILITY Checklist to evaluate electronic health record (EHR) data for HTA, focusing on data quality, fitness-for-purpose, and governance.

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HealthVerity launches taXonomy dataset for pharmaceutical and real-world evidence research

HealthVerity‘s taXonomy is a comprehensive, HIPAA-compliant closed claims dataset for pharmaceutical research, providing extensive patient data and standardized costs, to advance RWE research.

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FDA releases new draft guidance to enhance diversity in clinical trials

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to increase underrepresented population enrollment in clinical trials, enhancing data relevance and patient representation.

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