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We’re excited to unveil our latest enhancement to PicnicHealth Run—an innovative suite of study management tools designed to ensure the seamless execution of end-to-end studies. As part of this suite, we are proud to introduce the Sponsor Dashboard, a powerful new feature of the Sponsor Portal that gives research study sponsors unparalleled real-time insights into study details and progress, all in one place.

Site-based approaches to observational research can be burdensome, time-consuming, and costly for sponsors, patients, and site staff. To address these challenges, we’re excited to introduce the PicnicHealth Virtual Site.

For the past decade, PicnicHealth has been dedicated to giving you control of your health by providing access to your complete medical records. We’ve had the privilege of working with tens of thousands of patients, most of whom live with chronic diseases, and through countless conversations, one thing has become crystal clear: managing complex care journeys is a huge challenge. Between juggling multiple specialists and keeping track of different treatment plans, it’s easy to feel both overwhelmed and that no single doctor sees the full picture.

PicnicHealth announces the launch of its Clinical Services, featuring a Virtual Clinic for patients and a Virtual Site for life sciences companies. These services, which are supported by a team of PicnicHealth’s in-house providers, have been designed to enhance care management for patients and drive more efficient observational research for life sciences companies. This launch marks a major step in the company’s mission to simplify healthcare for everyone.

PicnicHealth provides life science companies with better and more comprehensive patient journey insights for informed decision making in observational research studies. Check out this fact sheet to learn more about our Universal Patient Record and how it enhances evidence generation for better results for our sponsors.

Observational studies are instrumental in learning about the natural history of diseases and the impact of treatments on patients in real-world settings. These studies are more impactful and generalizable when they incorporate: 1) deep clinical phenotypic and outcome data, not just administrative-coded data; 2) a diverse group of participants, not just patients at a small number of academic sites; and 3) comprehensive data from across the patient journey not limited to a single clinic, hospital, or healthcare system.

Originally piloted 15 years ago and more recently catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, DCTs took center stage in 2020 and 2021—mostly out of necessity, but with great promise for their potential to dramatically improve patient access, enrollment, trial speed, data quality, and population representation. Now, in the third quarter of 2024, the market landscape looks less rosy than the earliest depictions.

Check our our latest features including AI highlights and blurbs to help you understand your medical records.

Medical Affairs & the Real World: How PicnicHealth's model is providing a unified view of patient care and simplifying observational research

AI is changing how biopharma companies clean, organize, structure, and abstract information at a much faster speed and greater scale than a person or team of people ever could. We can now gather and curate data more efficiently and complete manual, tedious tasks easier to unlock new insights.

Today, PicnicHealth, a company dedicated to simplifying observational research, announces the appointment of Jennifer Stacey as Chief Delivery Officer. In this role, Stacey will oversee the end-to-end delivery of observational studies conducted on the PicnicHealth platform to accelerate customer success and drive innovation in the healthcare industry.

Earlier this year, the FDA published a guidance document titled “Real-World Evidence: Considerations Regarding Non-Interventional Studies for Drug and Biological Products”, that provides study design and analysis recommendations to sponsors looking to use real-world data (RWD) in observational research. This guidance, which emphasizes the potential for real-world evidence (RWE) to meet regulatory standards for evidence generation, underscores the FDA's recognition of RWE as a valuable component in drug and biological product evaluation.

Real-world medical records quickly break common assumptions used to develop AI techniques in academic settings, and it’s these real-world issues that make our job difficult and interesting. They’re also the reason that “pretty good on a benchmark” has never translated into a great solution for the tasks we train on.

PicnicHealth’s AI strategy is focused on building personal medical AI that helps patients get better care and, through our research-focused products, eventually better therapeutic options. To do this, our approach to large language model (LLM) development introduces a distinctive dimension – we bring generalized medical knowledge together with a detailed understanding of a patient’s own medical journey by interpreting their records.

Today, PicnicHealth announces PicnicAI, the groundbreaking technology that unlocks the Universal Patient Record. PicnicAI collects medical records from everywhere in the U.S. and transforms them into meaningful data for patients and researchers. It is powered by a proprietary, industry-leading LLM that outperforms GPT-4 and healthcare industry-specific models in accuracy, efficiency, and cost on tasks that involve structuring or understanding medical records. ‍

This week PicnicHealth unveiled PicnicAI, an AI-driven platform designed to rapidly unlock universal medical records and deliver accurate insights for patients and life science companies.

Recruitment is essential for generating data on drug efficacy, which is crucial for the approval of new medical treatments. Clinical trial success hinges on the ability to recruit a sufficient and appropriate number of participants.

PicnicHealth is simplifying observational research by combining a direct-to-patient approach, industry-leading AI and technology, and world-class clinical expertise to capture the patient experience in an unprecedented level of detail.

As stakeholders increasingly seek more robust evidence from registries and observational studies, researchers must adopt innovative methods for generating data. Previously restricted by outdated study models, evidence generation can now be more efficient and flexible through the use of cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence. New technology-driven methods frees life science companies from historical constraints, enabling a deeper understanding of the course of disease, drug effectiveness, safety, and quality of life (QoL).

As the life sciences landscape continues to evolve rapidly, the ability to conduct highly efficient yet deeply insightful and reliable research is crucial. PicnicHealth Pulse is specifically designed to address the shortcomings of traditional observational study approaches

PicnicHealth launched its life science product today to enable high-quality, low-burden research for life sciences companies and patients.

PicnicHealth today announced it was ranked among the World’s Best Digital Health Companies by Newsweek and named the “Best MedTech Startup” by MedTech Breakthrough.

Nancy Dreyer, PhD, MPH, FISE, chief scientific advisor to Picnic Health, shares some of the ways that direct-to-patient approaches have improved observational research.

AI allows patients, doctors, and payers to make informed decisions based on evidence at a much faster pace.

Discover what's new at PicnicHealth! Unlock rewards, streamline care team management, track conditions with ease, and explore our latest Pins feature.

Q&A with PicnicHealth Chief Commercial Officer, Rachael Thomas Higgins

Walking through life with salt-wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) brings its own set of ups and downs. For Taylor and her son, Maddox, it’s a path marked by sudden storms and sunny days, a mix of medical emergencies and moments of pure childhood joy. Here’s their story, told with the warmth and honesty that Taylor brings to every conversation.

Incorporating the patient experience into observational studies can enhance the quality of real-world evidence gathered.

PicnicHealth announces the appointment of Rachael Thomas Higgins as Chief Commercial Officer

In honor of Rare Disease Day, we dived into an insightful Q&A session with PicnicHealth's Chief Medical Officer, Daniel R. Drozd, an MD at the forefront of pioneering healthcare research.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize that Black history and the wellness of Black communities must be top of mind every day of the year. Despite the many contributions Black people have made to medicine and wellness, alarming health disparities due to structural and interpersonal racism, still exist for Black people.

PicnicHealth announced the launch of a new study portal to facilitate faster, more accurate observational research.

In honor of Rare Disease Awareness Month, we're thrilled to kick off our #ShareYourRare campaign. We believe that your stories matter, and through #ShareYourRare, we want to highlight the often-overlooked challenges and stories of those who are living with a rare condition.

In celebration of Rare Disease Month, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Change Champions, dedicated partners, and organizations making a lasting impact on rare disease research throughout the year. At the forefront of this movement is Rare Patient Voice, a remarkable resource founded with a singular mission – to provide patients and family caregivers a platform to be heard by actively participating in diverse research endeavors, including rare diseases.

Navigating the complex medical landscape is an imposing journey, and it becomes even more challenging when your child is diagnosed with a rare condition like Achondroplasia.

In the heart of Urbana, Ohio, Lydia and her husband Charlie embarked on an unexpected journey that began with the arrival of their daughter, Dagny. Diagnosed with achondroplasia, their story is one of discovery, resilience, and unwavering love.

In a world where each child's journey is unique, Brynn’s story stands out for its strength and resilience. Diagnosed with achondroplasia, Brynn, and her family, have navigated a path filled with challenges, discoveries, and immense love.

The journey of Janet's family into the world of achondroplasia began unexpectedly when their baby girl was diagnosed at four months old.

We’re thrilled to share that #PicnicHealthGivesBack, our annual giving campaign, has returned this year. From now until January 5, 2024, we’re donating to The American Kidney Fund (AKF) and The Chandler Project for each new PicnicHealth sign-up, up to $6k. Join PicnicHealth today to make an even bigger impact.

Life with IgA Nephropathy: What to expect after diagnosis

We partnered with The Chandler Project for an empowering achondroplasia community webinar on how to advocate for your child in a medical setting!

CAHtalog: The Power of Medical Records in Research is a brief presentation that highlights the CAHtalog registry – an effort sponsored by Neurocrine and supported by CARES and PicnicHealth.

The first of November has sort of always been the mental marker for me to “up my game” for the Holiday Season. Pumpkin lattes and all things Gourd related are being shoved down our throats. I used to like Pumpkin Spice but now I think it’s safe to say the Pumpkin Craze has gone a bit overboard. Nevertheless I still have love for those that get suckered into the few months of insane commercialism and Seasonal Trends.

We are excited to announce the launch of PicnicStudies! With this new solution, run faster and more efficient observational studies from end-to-end.

In October 2022, at the young age of 30, Rachel found herself facing a life-altering diagnosis. While most people her age were enjoying reaching the toddler phase of parenting, she was plunged into a world of uncertainty, fear, and guilt. Her husband, a dedicated United States Navy member, was about to embark on an extended sea duty, leaving her to navigate the turbulence of a cancer diagnosis with two young children by her side.

Join us for a cutting-edge webinar on the intersection of decentralized research and real-world data. Learn from industry experts about the evolving drug development landscape.

PicnicHealth announced the acquisition of AllStripes, a platform dedicated to generating evidence about the rare disease community. This strategic consolidation establishes PicnicHealth as the leading patient-centric evidence generation partner within a rapidly evolving life sciences landscape.

PicnicHealth announced the acquisition of AllStripes, a platform dedicated to generating evidence about the rare disease community. This strategic consolidation establishes PicnicHealth as the leading patient-centric evidence generation partner within a rapidly evolving life sciences landscape.

Life isn’t always fair. You have just turned 15 ½ and you’ve lost feeling in your lower legs. You have spinal cord compression. Lower back surgery is absolutely necessary. I know you think that this is the end of the world, but some miracles can happen. You will experience even harder things in life.

Early detection of breast cancer can make all the difference in terms of treatment options and outcomes. In addition to regular self-exams and OBGYN appointments, having a complete picture of your family history is one of the best tools you have at your disposal.