FDA begins technology overhaul in preparation for tsunami of data and real-world evidence

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To keep up with an increasingly data-rich health ecosystem, FDA is implementing a multi-year strategic plan to modernize its technology infrastructure—boosting cloud capabilities and building sophisticated data analytics for using real-world evidence to support regulatory decisions.

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Matthew Bin Han Ong
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