Lessons From The Field: Get Ready For eSource
By Cal Collins

At the 2023 SCDM Annual Conference, a pivotal panel discussion titled "Are you ready for EHR eSource? Lessons from the field" delved into the transformative integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems in clinical research. The session underscored the regulatory backing for structured data exchange and the growing trend toward eSource adoption. The integration of EHR eSource was shown to enhance data quality and leverage real-world evidence, leading to significant time and cost efficiencies in clinical trials by minimizing data entry time and eliminating errors. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid implementation of these systems was facilitated by dedicated site champions. The panel emphasized the critical role of clinical research coordinators, IT departments, and external resources in ensuring successful deployment. This discussion highlighted the promising future of streamlined clinical research through advanced data integration.
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