Real-world evidence needs RCT integration

- Debate on real‑world evidence cautions against treating RWE as a shortcut to causality and calls for integration with randomized controlled trials now. - Policy analysts warned in social posts (Apr 30) that RWE must be combined with RCTs to validate causal claims in health and spending decisions. - The thread argues evidence frameworks should guide spending decisions and program design at federal and state levels. (x.com)