We may be in the "#DTx winter" but at least in Europe there's a way for #digitaltherapeutics to reach the people who need them and a way for companies to get reimbursed. It's worth checking this article out on the evolution of Germany’s Digital Therapeutics reimbursement program over the last 3 years.
✅ Since its start in September 2020, six provisionally listed DiGAs have been removed from the directory, either due to failure in providing the required evidence or at the manufacturer’s request.
✅ The majority of DiGAs are available as mobile applications (34), often paired with a web application (9) while standalone web applications are less common (19).
✅ Over the three years since the program’s inception until the end of September 2023, approximately 374,000 #DiGA prescriptions have been activated for patient use.
✅ The directory predominantly features DTx for mental health conditions (25), followed by musculoskeletal disorders (8), neurological diseases (6), and endocrinological conditions (6).
✅ Less common, yet represented, indication fields currently featured are gynecological diseases (4), oncology (3), diseases of the auditory system (2), cardiovascular diseases (2), respiratory diseases (1), urological diseases (1), lifestyle conditions (1), and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (1).
Silver linings...
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Kalyn, it’s inspiring to see such passion for advancing therapies. Thrilled to hear about the innovative strides being made! Keep up the amazing work in transforming patient care!