ICA Insights is the destination for thought leadership, expert perspectives, and points of view on the issues that matter most, from public health to biomedical research and epidemiology. It showcases ICA’s capabilities across AI, data science, analytics, complex program management, and advancing research and regulatory initiatives.
From Data to Decisions: How AI, Real-World Evidence, and Cloud Platforms are Transforming Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacoepidemiology is evolving from retrospective assessment to an active, learning system. Commercial RWD, secure clean rooms, scalable cloud computing, and AI-powered analytics together enable evidence…
From Data to Decisions: How AI, Real-World Evidence, and Cloud Platforms are Transforming Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacoepidemiology is evolving from retrospective assessment to an active, learning system. Commercial RWD, secure clean rooms, scalable cloud computing, and…
Understanding and Overcoming Everyday Barriers to AI Adoption in Public Health
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds enormous potential to accelerate and improve public health research and practice.
Unlocking the Potential of Next-Generation Scientific Computing Across Federal Health Agencies
The missions of our federal health agencies demand a computational infrastructure that is as sophisticated and agile as the science…
Leveraging the One Big Beautiful Bill to Advance Telemedicine
As the provisions of OBBB begin to take effect, the healthcare community should take advantage of the opportunity to solidify…
Precision Prevention and the Future of Behavioral Health
To navigate tightening budgets and rising complexity, behavioral health systems must shift from reactive care to data-driven, inclusive, and preventative…
Rethinking Innovation-as-a-Service: Making Cloud-Based Sandboxes Work for Real-World Experts
See how expert-centered sandboxes cut time-to-impact and turn governance into a shared advantage.
Improving Child and Adolescent Health Now: No New Research or Funding Required
Our nation’s youth are suffering a quiet health crisis with far-reaching and long-lasting effects. Additional research and programmatic funding are…
How AI is Enabling New Research Paradigms and Accelerating Breakthroughs
AI is not just accelerating research—it’s redefining it. Artificial intelligence (AI) was initially investigated by health researchers for its potential…
Bridging the Data Divide – Harnessing Synthetic Data for Stronger Real-World Evidence
Childhood obesity affects nearly 20% of U.S. children and adolescents—a staggering 14.7 million youth. Tackling the long-term consequences demands smarter,…
Agentic AI in Biomedical Research: A New Era of Intelligent Collaboration
Artificial intelligence has reached a pivotal moment, especially in biomedical research. Intelligent systems that act autonomously and coordinate seamlessly hold…
The Future of Medical Device Regulation: Innovation, Challenges, and the FDA’s Role
Introduction Medical devices are woven into everyday life, from simple bandages to life-sustaining implants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Precision Mental Health: Transforming Prevention and Care Through AI and Data Science
A Mounting National Crisis Recent data from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) shows that roughly 57.8 million U.S.…