[September 22, 2014]

PHT Corporation Patient Connect ™ Engagement App is a Finalist for SCDM Technology Innovation Award; VP of Marketing/Corporate Strategy Sheila Rocchio to Lead Session on BYOD & Future Trends for eCOA

PHT Patient Connect™, the PHT Corporation smartphone patient engagement app, has been selected as one of only three finalists in the 2014 Society of Clinical Data Management (SCDM) Next Generation Technology Innovation Award (TIA (News - Alert)) competition. PHT is the leading provider of technologies used to collect patient-driven eData for clinical research. SCDM is the world's largest education event for clinical data managers and related professionals.

Visit PHT at Booth #204 for a demonstration of Patient Connect and to see the latest eCOA (electronic clinical outcome assessment) systems and innovations.

The Patient Connect app makes participating in a study easier, more engaging and less time consuming for patients. It helps trial sponsors and CROs prevent dropouts, increase protocol compliance and improve the patient experience while staying connected. Patient Connect is integrated with the PHT eCOA system, which collects and reports secure, real-time patient data from the latest mobile devices. It gives patients educational and supportive information, lus easy to use features and communications tools.

PHT Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Strategy Sheila Rocchio, MBA, said, "We're grateful to be recognized by the SCDM for innovating technology that makes it easier and more convenient for patients to participate in clinical research. Making our mobile device more useful to patients is part of our approach to improving study compliance and the patient experience."

SCDM Session: "Bring Your Own Device: Developments in ePRO and eCOA" - On September 30, 8:30-10am Sheila will lead a session which will focus on the future of ePRO and how this capability will evolve and merge with patient engagement technologies. The session will feature representatives from the site, patient advocacy and provider communities discussing their perspectives on the future of ePRO and eCOA, and opportunities for BYOD and stronger patient engagement. Meet us there: http://www.phtcorp.com/About/News-Events/Upcoming-Events-Webinars/SCDM-Annual-Conference-2014.aspx

About PHT Corporation
PHT Corporation is the eClinical innovator leading the adoption of patient-driven mobile apps for better clinical research. The PHT electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) system collects and reports secure real-time patient data from the latest mobile devices. PHT scientific, regulatory and technological expertise combined with quality outcomes data enables clients to make research decisions with confidence. Sponsors and CROs have leveraged the PHT Patient Suite in 650+ trials resulting in 16+ regulatory approvals. Visit phtcorp.com for more information on PHT. Follow PHT on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube.

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