EHR-To-EDC: The Way Of The Future Or A Pipe Dream?

By Cal Collins

The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) to Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems is poised to transform the future of clinical trials. This integration streamlines data transfer, reduces manual entry, and improves data accuracy. At the SCDM Annual Conference, experts from Flatiron Health, Merck, Veeva, and OpenClinica explored the benefits and challenges of EHR-to-EDC integration. Key benefits include minimizing data queries, reducing site burden, and enabling faster, high-fidelity decision-making. However, successful implementation depends on addressing critical factors such as data accessibility and quality. Studies indicate that approximately 80% of oncology trial data is already eligible for EHR-to-EDC transfer, but the ability to handle both structured and unstructured data remains a challenge.

Learn more about the best practices for EHR-to-EDC integration and its immense potential as clinical trials move toward greater efficiency.