i-HD Task Force Accelerates eSource Scale-Up in Oncology Clinical Trials: Addressing Data Flow and Quality

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This article details the efforts of the i-HD Task Force, involving Cambridge Prisms, to accelerate the scale-up of eSource (electronic source) in oncology clinical trials. The initiative addresses key challenges inherent in traditional data transfer processes from EHRs to EDCs, particularly concerning standardized interoperability and KPI management. The core focus is on optimizing the data flow and improving data quality by utilizing advanced technologies like AI and ML. Through pilot implementations at facilities such as City of Hope, the project aims to streamline workflows and ensure compliance with stringent data standards like ALCOA+. Key impacts include reducing manual workload (estimated 25%-40% reduction) and enhancing overall data collection efficiency. The initiative emphasizes moving beyond simple system integration towards a comprehensive solution that guarantees high-quality, standardized data capture. This focus on robust interoperability between EHR and EDC systems is highly relevant to the Japanese healthcare IT sector, which also prioritizes seamless, standards-based data exchange.