Overview:
In today’s data-rich healthcare landscape, open claims datasets offer unparalleled breadth and timeliness - making them one of the most powerful tools available to life sciences organisations. While disruptions in open-sourced data are inevitable, they are not a reason to shy away from using it. These datasets can deliver deep, actionable insights that drive strategic advantage – provided they’re supported by thoughtful, proactive management.
Disruptions - whether positive, like the addition of new data sources, or challenging, such as supplier exits - are part of the natural evolution of open claims. Some changes, like expanded coverage or improved data quality, can even enhance your analytics. The key is knowing how to anticipate, interpret, and respond to these shifts with confidence.
Join Symphony Health, an ICON plc company, for an engaging webinar designed to help life sciences professionals build resilience into their data strategy by proactively recognising, managing, and adapting to inevitable data disruption. This session will focus on how to work with open claims data effectively, even in the face of disruption - ensuring your organisation continues to benefit from its unique strengths.
Attendees will:
- Understand the types of disruptions in open claims data – Explore common causes of data instability and learn how these disruptions can skew key metrics and trend analyses.
- Assess the impact on market share, NBRx, triggers, and market sizing – Discover how disruptions can influence commercial performance indicators and forecasting, and what to watch for when interpreting shifts in competitive dynamics.
- Learn best practices for collaborating with your data provider – Gain insights into how proactive communication, shared methodologies, and transparency can help you stay ahead of disruptions and maintain analytical integrity.
- Explore approaches to transparency, alerts, and mitigation tools – discover how early warning systems, clear documentation, and strategic guidance can help minimise disruption-related risks and support continuity in your analytics.
Target Audience(s):
- Data Scientists / Data Analysts
- Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analysts
- Health Economic & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Specialist
- Business Intelligence Managers
- Data Strategy Leads
- Commercial Brand Leads
Speakers:
Stephen Bielecki
Stephen has 15+ years of experience in the Life Sciences industry, including management consulting, competitive intelligence, and real-world data analytics. His work has spanned both US and Global Markets, partnering with organizations at all phases of the product life cycle. He currently works in a strategic advisory role to support custom solutioning for Symphony clients.
Ram Bendre
Ram Bendre has over 14 years’ experience in commercial strategy and analytics across top pharmaceutical and biotech firms. He specialises in field strategy, predictive analytics, and market access. With 300+ consulting frameworks delivered, Ram is known as a solution artist and mentor. He holds an engineering degree from JSS University.