From Obstacles to Evidence-Based Opportunity: How Digital Therapeutics Are Earning Street Cred in Today’s Healthcare Landscape [ENGLISH]

Recently, HealthXL members came together at the London Global Gathering where the topic of digital therapeutics and its role in modern health was featured prominently. During the event, Roberto Ascione, founding advisor of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, moderated a panel discussion where participants drew on their own experiences to highlight the promise of the industry as well as the challenges faced in acceptance, reimbursement, validation and adherence. Speakers noted the need to focus on use cases where a significant imbalance between demand and supply exists.

Digital therapeutics is at an inflection point in its hype cycle progression and has quickly begun to demonstrate its true potential as a solidified new category in healthcare today. Broadly defined as a technology-based health management solution, the diverse category includes mobile apps, wearable devices and telemedicine platforms. These use cases are rapidly growing in popularity as a means to treat or manage chronic diseases. Intended to complement or replace traditional therapeutics, these digital technology solutions generally provide recommended behavioral changes to patients ranging from diet and exercise curriculums to initiatives to help them adhere to proper medication intakes.