Leveraging machine learning and AI to improve diversity in clinical trials
4 min read - The modern medical system does not serve all its patients equally—not even nearly so. Significant disparities in health outcomes have been recognized and persisted for decades. The causes are complex, and solutions will involve political, social and educational changes, but…
Healthcare’s Y2K: How to prepare for the FDA’s big update
3 min read - Who would have thought we would see yet another major shift in the healthcare and life sciences industry? But a change is coming via the FDA’s proposal to revise the National Drug Codes (NDCs), replacing an existing 10-digit format (XXXX-XXXX-XX)…
How the FDA is piloting blockchain for the pharmaceutical supply chain
3 min read - In light of the current state of our world, things like supply chain management, prescription drug traceability and pharmaceutical integrity are of utmost importance. Last year, we announced our work with KPMG, Merck and Walmart as key participants in the…
Protect Pharmaceutical Product Integrity with the Pharmaceutical Utility Network
3 min read - The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Interoperability Pilot demonstrates how blockchain technology can be used to effectively track and trace certain prescription drugs throughout the supply chain. The visibility offered by blockchain makes it easier for pharmaceutical supply chain…