Seqster, PatientsLikeMe join forces to enhance clinical research
This collaboration, the healthcare technology companies say, promises to streamline clinical trial recruitment and optimize long-term patient engagement.
“This partnership unlocks enormous value for patients, researchers, and healthcare companies by driving the last-mile data connectivity and accelerating clinical trials with real-time EHR data,” said Ardy Arianpour, CEO and co-founder of Seqster.
“Our joint solution empowers patient communities and researchers with regulatory-grade EHR data, driving better research, faster drug development, and robust real-world evidence.”
As part of this collaboration, Seqster will serve as PLM’s EHR provider, enabling rapid and accurate patient screening for clinical trials and improving the patient onboarding experience. This integration is expected to significantly reduce dropout rates in clinical trials. PLM’s platform allows pharmaceutical companies to sponsor condition-specific communities, offering patients access to a broader set of connected health tools. Within these communities, Seqster’s capabilities will facilitate ongoing surveillance and real-world data (RWD) collection, enhancing the depth and quality of data while fostering greater patient engagement.
“Partnering with Seqster empowers us to realize the full potential of our patient communities and elevate the value we deliver to our partners,” said John Hervey, CEO of PatientsLikeMe. “By integrating seamless EHR access and real-world data collection into our platform, we are not only accelerating the pace of medical research but also transforming real-world data into real-world evidence that drives better patient outcomes for all.”
The strategic partnership will also support a new patient benefit initiative, focusing on care navigation and condition management. By offering integrated tools and resources through PatientsLikeMe’s connected health networks, Seqster and PLM aim to provide a personalized digital care experience. This initiative is expected to enhance patient satisfaction and improve outcomes while managing the cost of care.
Seqster says its comprehensive operating system aggregates disparate health data into a single, 360-degree view of a patient in real time, addressing key challenges in life sciences, patient engagement, and data interoperability. With nationwide coverage of EHRs, genomic data, wearable technology, and more, it says it is uniquely positioned to offer de-identified, real-time data that meets the critical needs of the healthcare industry.
PatientsLikeMe, says it is known for its dynamic patient engagement platform, and that it simplifies the healthcare experience by fostering peer support and sharing real-world insights. With a database containing millions of medication and symptom reports, PLM empowers its members to improve self-care and sustain behavior change, making it a natural partner for Seqster’s data-driven approach.
This collaboration, the companies say, marks a significant step forward in patient-centric healthcare, promising to transform the way data is utilized in clinical research and patient care.
