IQVIA
IQVIA
IQVIA (pronounced: I-Q-V-I-A) is a multinational company that provides services in the field of clinical research, health information technologies, and contract research organization services. The company is based in the United States and has operations in more than 100 countries.
Etymology
The name IQVIA is a combination of Quintiles and IMS Health, the two companies that merged in 2016 to form IQVIA. Quintiles was a contract research organization, while IMS Health provided information, services, and technology for the healthcare industry.
History
IQVIA was formed through the merger of Quintiles Transnational and IMS Health in October 2016. The merger was completed in May 2017, creating one of the world's largest contract research organizations. The company's headquarters are located in Durham, North Carolina, and Danbury, Connecticut.
Services
IQVIA provides a broad range of services to the healthcare industry, including clinical trial design and management, data analytics, health economics, and outcomes research. The company also offers technology solutions for managing clinical trials, real-world evidence, and other healthcare data.
Related Terms
- Clinical Research
- Contract Research Organization
- Health Information Technology
- Clinical Trials
- Data Analytics
- Health Economics
- Outcomes Research
- Real-World Evidence
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on IQVIA
- Wikipedia's article - IQVIA
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