(R4) Leveraging Mortality Data for Real-World Evidence in Managed Care: Challenges and Potential Solutions

Mortality data is critical – it reveals real-world patient outcomes that shape formulary decisions, population health strategies, and value-based care. Yet, leveraging mortality data in managed care is challenging due to incomplete reporting, inconsistent documentation, and associated bias while conducting observational studies.

This session will explore practical frameworks for responsibly integrating mortality endpoints into real-world evidence generation and managed care decision-making. Expert panelists will share best practices for sourcing and modernizing mortality data, improving quality, and applying advanced analytics to mitigate bias. Real-world examples and diverse perspectives will highlight how collaborative data-sharing models can enhance confidence in evaluating survival outcomes and inform coverage decisions. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to bridge knowledge gaps and use mortality data effectively – ultimately improving patient care and reducing health care burden.