Real World Data

Real World Data Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in solutions that improve the efficiency of clinical trials, post-market surveillance (PMS), and clinical research. The firm supports medical institutions and pharmaceutical companies by leveraging electronic health record (EHR) data and claims data to streamline operations and enhance data quality.

The company was founded in July 2015 and in July 2022, it became part of the JMDC Group. Real World Data Inc. offers services in two main areas. The first is a medical institution support business, which focuses on the digital transformation of clinical research and post-market surveillance by utilizing EHR and receipt data. The second is a clinical development and PMS support business for pharmaceutical companies. A key product is TidyMed, a business support application for medical institutions, which includes features like eWorkSheet and eSource EHR capabilities to support clinical trials. Another offering is HYBPMS™, a post-market surveillance database service that collects tailored outcome data, aiming to reduce the data entry burden for physicians and improve operational efficiency for pharmaceutical firms.

The company's business model is centered on providing these data-driven solutions and support systems to clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. It collaborates with over 100 medical institutions to access electronic medical record data for its services. In a business alliance with Aetion Inc., Real World Data Inc. aims to promote the use of medical big data to improve the operational efficiency of drug development.

Keywords: real-world data, clinical research support, post-market surveillance, PMS, clinical trials, electronic health records, EHR, medical data, pharmaceutical services, drug development, TidyMed, HYBPMS, medical big data, healthcare data, clinical development, claims data, medical institution support, eSource, JMDC Group