Insights from the Healthcare System for Patient-Centric Trials at the Point of Care

Patient-centricity is everywhere in clinical research. But what does it actually look like inside real healthcare systems? 

In this episode of Inside the Trends, we move beyond theory to explore how clinical trials can truly align with the realities of patient care. Our discussion challenges sponsors, researchers, and healthcare leaders to rethink how trials are designed, implemented, and integrated into everyday care. 

About this episode 

Patient-centricity is often discussed as a goal—but rarely examined through the lens of frontline care delivery. 

In this episode of The Future Prescription: Inside the Trends, Steve Kundrot, COO of TriNetX, is joined by Dr. Sarju Ganatra, cardiologist and Co-Director of the Lahey Innovation Hub at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, to explore what it takes to make patient-centric trials work where care actually happens. 

Together, they unpack the operational, clinical, and human realities shaping modern trials—from decentralized models and wearable data to clinician workload and protocol feasibility. 

This episode is part of Inside the Trends, an episodic fireside chat series exploring the forces shaping the future of clinical research and real-world evidence. Each session draws from The Future Prescription, TriNetX’s Trends Report, and features conversations with industry leaders, clinicians, and innovators. This episode focuses on Trend #4: “Care Reimagined—Patient-Centricity from Trials to Treatments”. 

Note: Sarju Ganatra is not an official spokesperson for Lahey Hospital. His comments reflect his personal perspective and experience, informed by his role at the company. 

Featuring Industry Leaders:

Moderator: Steve Kundrot, Chief Operating Officer, TriNetX

Steve is a technology and business leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical research, health analytics, consulting and software development. Prior to TriNetX, Steve built and led engineering teams at Perceptive Informatics and PAREXEL. Before that, Steve was a technology consultant for several Fortune 1000 and startup companies and co-founder of an internet infrastructure company. Steve has a BS in Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from Babson College.

Sarju Ganatra, MD, FACC, Medical Director of Sustainability,
Co-Director, Lahey Innovation Hub
Vice Chair, Department of Medicine (Research)
Director, Cardio-Oncology Program
Co-Director, South Asian Cardio-Metabolic Program

Dr. Sarju Ganatra is a cardiologist, researcher, and innovation leader whose work bridges clinical medicine, data science, and environmental sustainability. As Vice Chair for Research and Co-Director of the Lahey Innovation Hub, he advances transformative initiatives that integrate patient care, technology, and planetary health. His research portfolio spans cardio-oncology, cardio-metabolic, environmental determinants of health, and digital health solutions aimed at reimagining the future of healthcare delivery.