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Experts Call for Action to Fulfil the Potential of Real-World Data in Research

(7/22, The Evidence Base) reports “...There is no doubt that real-world data (RWD) have long been regarded as a transformative resource for clinical research and health policy. By capturing insights from routine healthcare delivery, RWD offers the promise of faster evidence generation, more informed decision-making, and improved population health outcomes. However, as underscored in a recent New England Journal of Medicine perspective by Ali B Abbasi, Lesley H Curtis, and Robert M Califf, realizing this vision remains a challenge. Structural, technical, and regulatory hurdles continue to limit the utility of RWD in generating high-quality, actionable evidence.” Full

National Eczema Association Invites Applications for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

(7/22, Philanthropy News Digest) reports “...The NEA invites applications for its Spotlight Grant, which is intended to promote research in topic areas of special interest that relate to NEA’s advancement of overall research priorities for eczema. In 2025, specific areas of research interest include: patient-centered outcomes research.” Full

Value-Based Care: Misunderstood, but Making a Difference

(7/22, Mara McDermott, Modern Healthcare) comments “...Accountable care is real. Its results are tangible. But its successes are buried beneath jargon and policy complexity. That’s where these new competencies come in: They offer a clearer, more accessible framework for explaining what this work really entails. Those of us in the industry who are committed to value-based care must do a better job of telling our stories. But policymakers also need to better support the organizations doing this hard work, and skeptics within the system should invest the time and effort to understand what these terms actually mean.” Subscription Required

Prior Authorization Is Likely Only Going to Get Worse

(7/22, Fred Pelzman, MD, Medpage Today) comments “...Sure, there's probably still plenty of fraud, abuse, and overuse, and a lot of overprescribing, overtesting, and overtreating, but it seems pretty obvious that the restrictions that these companies put into place have not done anything to improve care, have contributed to patient dissatisfaction and provider burnout, and have not made a dent in the 18% of our gross domestic product that we spend on healthcare. Perhaps, instead of more thoughtless rules, we could design a better, smarter, and more connected health system, with a strong base in primary care, something that is equitable and available to everybody.” Full

Strengthening Health Systems Across the Globe

(7/22, Pilar Pinilla-Dominguez, NICE Blog) comments “...The response from our partner countries has been overwhelmingly positive. Our work with Kenya demonstrates the tangible impact of this collaboration. Through regular virtual meetings and an in-person visit, we shared NICE's experience and best practices on health technology assessment approaches, covering topics tailored to Kenya's specific needs. We also delivered a report to help Kenyan authorities tackle their unique challenges.” Full