Newsletter | May 21, 2026

05.21.26 -- AI, HEOR, And Hidden Costs Reshaping Clinical Trials

VIRTUAL EVENT

Managing The Tech Stack In Today's Trials | May 26

Join Chief Editor John Oncea and an expert panel as they discuss practical solutions to one of the industry's biggest operational challenges: making clinical technology work for trials, not against them. Registration is free. 

FROM THE EDITOR

HEOR And AI Are Reshaping Clinical Trial Technology

ISPOR CEO Rob Abbott explains why HEOR must guide clinical tech design and how new HEOR trends are shaping trial strategy, value, and outcomes.

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

How AI-Powered Clinical Analytics Are Transforming Trials

AI and cloud analytics are accelerating clinical research with faster insights, lower costs, and more personalized trials across modern data-driven platforms.

WATCH & LEARN

How To Turn Messy Real-World Data Into Reliable Evidence

Learn how to structure real-world data for evidence generation by aligning datasets, defining questions, and applying statistical methods despite gaps.

WHAT'S WORKING

Hidden Costs Of Preferred Vendors In Clinical Trials

Hidden tradeoffs in vendor selection can limit innovation and trial performance. Learn how to balance familiarity with better-fit solutions.

Top 10 HEOR Trends Shaping Clinical Research

Explore how AI, real-world evidence, and value-based care are redefining HEOR and influencing global clinical and healthcare decisions.

How APIs Enable Connected Clinical Data Workflows

APIs streamline data flow, reduce manual work, and enable flexible, connected clinical trial environments with better oversight.

Next-Gen Clinical Platforms Accelerate Trial Timelines

AI-driven platforms built on real workflows help teams adapt faster, improve protocols, and shorten timelines across clinical trials.

How To Secure Sponsor Reimbursement For Clinical Tech

Position clinical tech as essential to compliance, safety, and efficiency to gain sponsor buy-in and reimbursement approval.

Why Clinical Trial Tech Needs Regulatory Clarity Now

Industry leaders call for clearer, modernized regulatory frameworks that reduce complexity without compromising compliance.

Unlocking Digital Health Technologies In Clinical Trials

Overcome regulatory and operational barriers slowing digital health adoption with improved design, validation, and guidance.

5 Key Criteria For Choosing The Right eCOA Partner

Evaluate eCOA providers using five practical criteria to ensure better data quality, predictable timelines, and improved patient experiences.

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SOLUTIONS

AI-Driven Clinical Data Review For Faster Trial Insights

Improve Patient Retention In Trials With Smarter Design

eCOA In Oncology: Improve Control And Data Quality