Watch the Novel Cohorts podcast with special guest Jeff Wessinger, General Manager & Vice President of PointClickCare.
In this podcast episode, Dan and Jeff delved into the world of real-world data and its potential to improve care and outcomes for the aging population. Some key takeaways:
- Jeff highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between standard care in the general population and care in long-term care settings. He discussed how the uptake of new medications in long-term care facilities often lags behind the general population and the need to accelerate the adoption of innovative therapies.
- They explored the unique challenges and opportunities in long-term care, such as the significant volume of medication usage in this population and the potential for targeted therapies. Jeff emphasized the need for collaboration between industry leaders to address these challenges and improve care.
- The conversation also touched on the role of real-world data in clinical trials and the importance of including aging patients in research studies. They discussed how PointClickCare Life Sciences’ extensive dataset, including clinical and outcomes information, can contribute to insights and advancements in various therapeutic areas.