IQVIA, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry, today announced an initiative to support the league, along with the National Basketball Association and partners at Harvard University, Columbia University and the Bioreference Institute. announced that it was approved. With the 2020 NBA bubble. The Bubble was a closed-campus occupational health program implemented to ensure the smooth operation of a professional basketball league during the COVID-19 pandemic.The UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards are a team that unites across disciplines, challenges conventional thinking and works together to achieve better health system performance by delivering better outcomes for patients, physicians and payers to commend.
The NBA bubble is the first major health and safety measure of its kind, allowing businesses to resume operations while curbing the spread of COVID-19. IQVIA managed an influx of daily PCR test results, providing near real-time, actionable analysis to support COVID-19 containment protocols. The standards set by the NBA bubble have since directly influenced safety protocols at other major sporting events, while also developing a broader understanding of COVID-19 transmission and progression.“Abbott is pleased to recognize IQVIA, the NBA, and all partners associated with the NBA Bubble,”
“The NBA Bubble was a novel best practice that successfully maximized the value of clinical laboratory medicine, diagnostics and clinical practice to protect health, advance science and unite communities. On behalf of Abbott, and all program partners of the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence program, we congratulate you on your innovation and commitment to health excellence.”
Alex Carterson, MD, PhD Divisional Vice President, Core Diagnostics Medical Affairs, Abbott.
“We are excited to be honored along with the NBA and partners for the incredible achievement that was the Bubble,”
“Every possible measure was taken to ensure safety of the population and proper execution, and much was learned in the process that contributed to public health efforts over and beyond the pandemic. Many thanks to UNIVANTS for recognizing the creativity, innovation and people-first approach of this effort.”
Christina Mack, Chief Scientific Officer, Real World Solutions, IQVIA.
