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Before it makes the headlines: The public health detectives you never hear about
From food contamination to disease outbreaks, behind every public health response is...
Building trust in clinical AI: Five steps to algorithm vigilance
Continuous monitoring can minimize risk of AI use in clinical decision support.
The knowledge layer imperative: Why MCP in healthcare demands a higher standard
Clinical AI is only as good as what it knows. Discover why the model context...
The 8 user requirements Merge PACS delivers on for reliable imaging
The biggest ways Merge PACS is providing reliable imaging, less complexity, and...
What opportunities is AI creating in nursing: For clinical decision support and beyond?
Discover how AI technologies are enhancing nursing practice, from clinical decision...
Trends for 2026: Targeted AI, continuous trials, and navigating uncertainty
In 2026, clinical trial teams must be prepared to navigate market uncertainty and...
Merge Hemo wins Best in KLAS 2026 for cardiology hemodynamics solutions
The story at a glance Merge Hemo ranks 2026 Best in KLAS for cardiology...
Meeting the January 2027 deadline: how Cúram CEVS helps states navigate HR1 requirements
Discover key insights from the New England States Consortium Systems Organization...
The value of artificial intelligence in clinical toxicology
How is AI used in poison centers? What benefits does it bring to clinical toxicology...
Navigating the holidays in child welfare: building support and creating brighter outcomes
Strategies to build resilience, foster collaboration, and create brighter outcomes...
Modernizing child welfare systems: policy, partnership, and technology
Discover how governments can modernize legacy systems, leverage partnerships, and...
What’s new in Merge PACS 9.4 - and why upgrade?
Merge PACS 9.4 marks a step forward for radiology departments and healthcare...
Wins and workarounds: innovative approaches to workforce challenges
Wins and workarounds for today’s HHS workforce challenges Across the country,...
Unlocking insights: How MarketScan data transforms diabetes care and costs
November marks Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to spotlight the growing impact of...
AI in clinical decision support: A game changer for healthcare?
Can artificial intelligence redefine clinical decision-making, driving operational...
How Merge VNA futureproofed imaging for a world-renowned UK children’s hospital
With Merge VNA, this children’s hospital achieved a secure and seamless PACS...
A deep dive into hemodynamic calculations with Merge Hemo
Discover how Merge Hemo streamlines hemodynamic calculations like cardiac output,...
How CDMS support services can make or break complex study rescues
When evaluating a CDMS partner, support services aren’t a nice-to-have—they’re...
How to future-proof government systems with technology modernization
Discover how governments can modernize legacy systems, leverage partnerships, and...
The 24-hour study build is the future of clinical data management
Manual processes hold back clinical trials. Discover Zelta's vision for using AI to...
Strategic steps for government agencies to implement HR1 effectively
Strategies to help government agencies stay HR1 compliant while continuing to...
How ICH E6 (R3) is changing clinical trials
Discover how Zelta EDC aligns with ICH E6 (R3)
From hype to reality: Delivering value faster with AI at Cúram
Can an AI-powered tool truly transform how enterprise-grade software is built for...
Artificial intelligence in the public sector: A framework to support ethical and effective AI adoption in government services
A framework to guide government agencies as they modernize and explore AI use cases...
FSO vs FSP: One CRO highlights key considerations for your decision
This piece originally appeared on Pharmaceutical Technology. As the complexities of...
Strategic cardiology themes highlighted at the 2025 Merge User Conference
The 2025 Merge User Conference, held June 22-25 in Nashville, TN, brought together...
3 Key principles for accessible design in the public sector and beyond
Key factors to consider when designing for accessibility in health and human...
Conversational AI in healthcare: Innovation in action
How we search for information in healthcare has come a long way. As artificial...
Prevention over intervention: The role of technology in putting families first and keeping children safe
Discover three ways technology is impacting prevention services in child welfare by...
Zelta success stories: Streamlining clinical data collection, adding ePRO to EDC, and multi-point clinical data management
Making clinical study review simple and intuitive; putting clinical data managers in...
The rise of artificial intelligence in pharmacy practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, driving significant...
Platform trials: How to maximize results with an EDC platform
Platform trials offer increased flexibility and reduced costs for sponsors and CROs....
Government CX: Elevating customer experience for better service delivery in social security
Discover a framework for government customer experience to improve service delivery...
How can clinicians improve medication safety for look-alike and sound-alike (LASA) drugs?
Medication safety is a critical component of modern healthcare. Medication errors...
Zelta user success stories: Less stress, lower database costs, and fast-tracked clinical trials
Read about how Zelta brings database builds in-house, fast tracks clinical trials...
How supervised machine learning optimizes AI use in clinical trials
LLMs are frequently hailed as revolutionary tools in clinical trials. Read how...
Clinical trial trends in 2025: Investment headwinds, wearables, and targeted AI uses
This article originally appeared on Pharmaceutical Technology.2025 is set to be...
HEOR explained: Improving healthcare decisions with real-world evidence
How longitudinal closed claims data are advancing regulatory, epidemiology, and...
A toothy approach to innovating randomization in clinical trials
In a recent webinar, Solventum revealed how the Zelta eClinical platform helped...
Merge takeaways from RSNA to guide your 2025
Enterprise imaging strategies, the clinician’s view on cybersecurity, and more...
The people-first approach transforming eClinical processes for clinical trials
Adding a “human at the center” perspective can help optimize clinical data...
The benefits of using the same clinical trials platform across phases
Sponsors can achieve greater efficiencies with a nimble clinical trials platform,...
How SaaS platforms are breaking the mold for clinical trials
With the right platform, SaaS systems can improve data accuracy, optimize costs, and...
From data to decisions: How Truven is shaping the future of healthcare
2024 has been a landmark year for Truven, filled with significant milestones and...
Three years into the No Surprises Act: Are you compliant with federal regulations?
Since January 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has...
Zelta ranks as Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2024 Clinical Data and Analytics PEAK Matrix report
We’re excited to announce that Zelta has been positioned as a Major Contender in the...
Automation in action: Key lessons from Minnesota on auto-renewal enhancements
The Medicaid unwinding initiative presented a unique challenge to HHS agencies...
Summit Radiology selects Merge imaging solutions
Summit Radiology, a teleradiology practice based in northeast Indiana serving more...
How healthcare analytics help employers reduce costs and improve employee health
Year after year, employers grapple with rising healthcare costs that feel beyond...
Health literacy and patient education: empowering patients with the right tools for better health outcomes
Accessible education is essential for improving health literacy and outcomes, but...
Let the use case decide: The Zelta way on AI and supervised machine learning
For decades, when people thought of artificial intelligence (AI) what usually...
[updated 4/2/2026] Unlocking real-time insights: how on-demand analytics reduces latency for faster decision-making
This blog was updated on April 2, 2026 The article at a glance: Analytic latency...
Five questions to ask before choosing a real-world data provider
When you’re working with real-world data (RWD) in a clinical trial setting, you must...
Zelta user success stories: Faster timelines, cleaner data, in-house flexibility
This month we’re profiling just a few of the CROs, sponsors, biotech, and pharma...
Mortality data: Driving health research forward
Learn how the MarketScan Mortality Database can help generate insights, examine...
Merge September 2024 newsletter: Thank you for joining us in Hartland
Hi Merge customers, We loved having you all join us at our home in Hartland for...
The missing puzzle piece: Linking MarketScan claims data with Veradigm EHR data
This new healthcare database unlocks the whole picture of patient care at an...
Zelta ranked as a Leader in Everest Group’s 2024 EDC Products PEAK® Matrix Assessment
We’re excited to announce that Zelta has been officially ranked as a Leader in the...
Spotlight on patient safety: the global challenge of medication-related harm
Tackling medication errors is vital for patient safety, but how does clinical...
Optimizing value-based healthcare: 5 strategies for effective provider network management
In today's rapidly evolving American healthcare industry, the collaboration between...
Healthcare analytics to identify the right member, the right intervention, at the right time
Managing the health of your member population is an important responsibility, but...
Merge August 2024 newsletter: Last call for the Merge User Meeting
Hi Merge customers, I am looking forward to seeing you soon at our 2024 Merge User...
Gene therapy: How Veristat cut trial database costs by 30%
This piece originally appeared in Pharmaceutical Technology. The gene therapy...
Hot topic: the emerging threat of microdosing chocolate bars and the critical role of Poison Centers in protecting public health
The Micromedex team speaks to America’s Poison Centers about their collaboration...
Trend outlook: artificial intelligence in government agencies – why now?
The growth and transformative potential of artificial intelligence is evident. As...
Merge July 2024 newsletter: Capping off a year of momentum with a Merge homecoming
Hi Merge customers, We are just two months away from our 2024 User Meeting in...
Healthcare price transparency: Insights on machine-readable files and shopping tools
We all dream of a world where we can quickly and easily shop for healthcare...
Truven Health Insights: Upgraded health analytics capabilities to meet pivotal moment in healthcare
One of the only certainties in healthcare is that change will happen fast and...
Optimize sample size and observation time: A case for employer-sourced administrative claims data
Closed administrative claims databases capture the complete range of healthcare...
Untapped opportunities: Fulfilling the promise of decentralized clinical trials
This piece originally appeared in Pharmaceutical Technology. The uptake of...
Momentum at Merge: Reflecting on 1 year of growth
It was just over one year ago that I joined Merge. As I pause and reflect on that...
Merge June 2024 newsletter: Introducing Merge Consulting Services
Hi Merge customers, We’ve heard from you loud and clear about the ongoing staffing...
Peer insights: Exploring a coordinated person-centered approach to human services
The Cúram team brought together government and agency peers from the health and...
4 ways the vaccine rush is defining infectious disease trends for CROs in 2024
This piece originally appeared on Pharmaceutical Technology. The global healthcare...
Maximize your insights: What happens when analytics algorithms are interconnected?
Data is arguably a company’s greatest asset. But that data is insignificant if you...
Navigating the complexities of pediatric care
Safe and effective care for the pediatric and neonatal population involves...
Merge May 2024 newsletter: Join our Innovation Partner Program
Hi Merge customers, Earlier this year, we reintroduced our Innovation Partner...
Three real-world data research and regulatory trends to watch in 2024 and beyond
The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, known as...
The future of Zelta on display at the 2024 User Conference
That’s a wrap on the 2nd annual Zelta User Conference! We had a wonderful,...
Fostering evidence-based quality improvement in nursing practice
Nursing professionals are highly skilled experts in their field and make a...
Oncology in 2024: The clinical trial trends reshaping the role of CROs
This piece originally appeared on Pharmaceutical Technology. Oncology is the most...
Healthcare analytic models: Build, buy, or both?
Healthcare payers face a rapidly changing marketplace and continually evolving...
Navigating the evolution of benefits streamlining: Considerations for U.S. states following the new CMS rule for Medicaid
This month, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule centered around...
Behind the posters: Exclusive insights from MarketScan researchers
Our MarketScan clients and researchers are fueled by curiosity and a passion to...
5 essential strategies for EDGE Server data management
This blog was updated on June 4, 2025. Advice from our experts on how to optimize...
Employee benefits and the power of personalization in the enrollment process
“So, how did it go this enrollment season?” That’s what company executives, human...
The cost of patient safety: 3 considerations for hospital leadership on clinical decision support investments
Clinical decision support systems come at a cost, but of course are critical to...
Exploring five ingredients for an award-winning benefits system
The Scottish Government’s social security program has won multiple awards for its...
Merge April 2024 newsletter: Bringing Best in KLAS to ACC
One of our favorite spring events is just around the corner! The American College...
Measure the impacts of patient productivity loss and caregiver burden with real-world data
When patients are struck with illness, their quality of life and well-being are of...
Don’t be passive when it comes to employee financial wellness
Effective open enrollment starts with smarter, data-informed health plan selection.
Social work today: how a community-led approach to social care can change lives
Social workers help to improve people's lives by empowering them with the tools they...
An emerging poisoning threat: the surge in illicit use of horse sedative xylazine
For Poison Prevention Week, we spotlight the vital need for accurate toxicology data...
Key considerations for legacy system transformation in the public sector
Digital transformation has long been recognized as a key to efficiency in the public...
Merge March 2024 newsletter: Welcome back to Merge Community
Merge customers, I hope you all have had a productive start to your year. At Merge,...
3 lessons states can learn from Medicaid unwinding: self-service, automation, and integrated eligibility
This piece was originally published by APHSA The government’s declaration...
Four ways a holistic ecosystem for clinical trials can help boost ROI
This piece originally appeared on Clinical Leader Clinical trials are complex and...
Zelta surpasses 4,000 clinical trial studies
February 2024 marked a major milestone for Zelta: the platform has now hosted over...
Can gene therapy forge a better future for rare diseases? A perspective on rare disease day
In recognition of Rare Disease Day, let’s put a spotlight on the transformative...
Advance rare diseases research with closed claims real-world data
MarketScan real-world data has been used to assess illness burden of rare diseases,...
Merge February 2024 newsletter: Merge ranks Best in KLAS 2024
Hello, Merge customers! Allow me to introduce myself – I’m Dr. Raj Chopra, the new...
3 healthcare trends that payers should be aware of in 2024
Explore new analyses and payer-specific advice on GLP-1 drugs, the clinical journey...
What’s more important: Real-world data quality or speed?
Here is what executives from biopharma and medical device companies had to say...
Survey highlights link between reduced TANF spending and child welfare outcomes
This piece originally appeared in APHSA’s Winter 2023 Policy & Practice Last...
Merge Cardio and Merge Hemo rank Best in KLAS 2024 for cardiology and hemodynamics
The top ranked Merge solutions will be showcased at ACC.24 in April
3 reasons to prioritize integration of your clinical decision support tool into your electronic medical record (EMR)
Three award-winning hospitals see huge efficiency improvements, gain international...
Merge January 2024 newsletter: A year of innovation, adoption, and focus starts now
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing holiday break and that...
New research reveals state of healthcare’s evolving, but sporadic, journey to the cloud
Exclusive survey from Merge finds that, while 77% of medical imaging enterprises...
Merge December 2023 newsletter: Breaking ground at RSNA
Reimaging child welfare: How purpose-built technology can help a national caseworker crisis
This blog post originally appeared on APHSA’s The Catalyst. Across the...
Merge at RSNA 2023: Bringing Microsoft Azure availability and expanded 3D printing to Merge Imaging Suite
Merge November 2023 newsletter: Live from RSNA
The need for a human-centered approach: New report links expanded benefit access to increase in online enrollment
This blog post originally appeared on APHSA’s The Catalyst.
Can Your Clinical Trial Design Handle Mid-Study Changes?
As clinical research advances, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries...
Merge October 2023 newsletter: Keeping patients at the center
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a topic that is important to me personally...
Merge September 2023 newsletter: Takeaways from the Merge User Conference
This year’s Merge User Conference in Austin was another resounding success, filled...
5 takeaways from the 2023 Merge User Conference
This year’s Merge User Conference in Austin was another resounding success, filled...
Healthcare price transparency: What it means for members, employers, and health plans
In today’s digital world, consumers can shop for goods and services with just a few...
Zelta expands its clinical trial ecosystem with a new partnership
At Zelta, we understand that collaboration is the name of the game when it comes to...
Tackling avoidable harm in vulnerable populations
How can clinicians ensure patient safety when prescribing medication for elderly...
Prioritising outcomes: a framework for coordinating complex cases across health and social protection services
How can health and social protection organisations collaborate to improve people’s...
Lifesaving oncology research deserves cutting-edge solutions
The race to develop novel, advanced therapeutics for cancer patients is fast and...
New report confirms Zelta by Merative is a Major Contender
Merative has been named a Major Contender in Everest Group’s Life Sciences Clinical...
Merge August 2023 newsletter: Join our client success events
Hello Merge Customers, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for...
Merge July 2023 newsletter: Celebrating one year as Merative
One year ago this month, Merge officially became part of the Merative family. As...
Merative’s first year: Focus and progress
Standing up Merative was a bold, complex move. To mark our first anniversary on 1...
Merge June 2023 newsletter: From training to enablement
What’s the difference between training and enablement? The simple answer is that...
How healthcare analytics help organizations prioritize employee wellbeing
This blog was updated on November 6, 2025 DTE Energy has long relied on data-driven...
How to protect patient safety when facing drug shortages
Clinical leaders know drug shortages are nothing new, but the current situation...
Looking beyond the bump with real-world evidence
Recent moves by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to open clinical studies...
Three years after COVID-19, the conversation around DCTs is shifting again
While interest in decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) has been heating up lately,...
The disconnect between clinical trial technology and legacy habits
In today’s age of cloud computing and data integration solutions, there are simple...
What does person-centred care mean in a clinical pharmacy setting?
Person-centred care is fully focused on individuals’ needs. The aim is to boost...
Merge May 2023 newsletter: Your challenges are our challenges
Merge Customers, In my first month as general manager of our Merge portfolio, I’ve...
Merative Clinical Development has a new name
General Manager Jennifer Duff describes what the new name means for Merative’s...
RSV, flu and COVID-19: How employers can help reduce the spread and improve worker productivity
Tripledemic! Hospitals over run! Everyone is sick! It’s difficult to listen to the...
Why nurse burnout efforts need to target younger nurses
Nurse burnout has been on the radar of healthcare leaders for several years now, and...
Insights to improve benefits offerings and spend for diabetes and behavioral health
Rising healthcare costs, provider network consolidation, and inflation have all...
How Sonoma County tackles its community health challenges with integrated care
Our Merative social program management team recently attended the Minnesota...
Merge solutions win Best in KLAS 2023 for cardiology and hemodynamics
Merge April 2023 newsletter: Winning together
Merative names Ashish Sant as General Manager for Merge
Effective today, 12 April 2023, Ashish Sant will lead Merge, Merative’s...
Questions to ask when managing drug shortages
Drug shortages are nothing new, but the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this...
Payer trends: Challenges in healthcare affordability and access
Recent economic and regulatory developments have created a uniquely challenging...
Health equity solutions: You can’t go with your gut
Human-centered design solves business problems
Picture this: You drop your two kids at school and then hop on the bus to work. You...
Merge monthly newsletter: March 2023
Springing forward together
What’s next for healthcare price transparency?
The journey to increased price transparency has been years in the making, with the...
Connecting with the clinical development community
The time it takes to design, launch and complete clinical trials is a problem many...
Will DCTs finally democratize clinical trials?
Zelta Product Leader Walker Bradham and Senior Product Manager Wes Fishburne...
What MarketScan reveals about commotio cordis, the rare heart condition allegedly behind Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest
Going into 2023, Damar Hamlin was a name that only Buffalo Bills and passionate...
COVID-19 pandemic and patient centricity in clinical trials
Jennifer’s career as a clinical data management and clinical development executive...
Where do you start when tasked with delivering social security benefits to an entire country?
With Merative, The Scottish Government established a new government agency to...
Is real-world data the real deal?
Real-world data is Liisa’s world. After receiving her PhD in health policy and...
Decentralized clinical trials are closer than you think
Jennifer’s career as a clinical data management and clinical development executive...
Behavioral telehealth: In it for the long haul
Moreso than any other health sector, telehealth for behavioral health is expected...