Podcast: The Realities Of Real-World Evidence

In this special podcast, Medtech Insight managing editor Elizabeth Orr talks to consultant Steve Silverman about the FDA’s current position on real-world evidence and real-world data, as well as how manufacturers can best put the evidence types to use.

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