Differentiating PDTs from Wellness Apps and Evaluating Efficacy

Diana Brixner, PhD, and Ashley Peterson, MHA, explore the distinctions between prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) and wellness mobile apps, addressing the role of insurance coverage and the clinical validation requirements that payers consider when determining whether to cover PDTs as a treatment modality.

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EP: 1.Differentiating PDTs from Wellness Apps and Evaluating Efficacy

EP: 2.Payer Needs and Strategies for Evaluating and Covering PDTs

EP: 3.Payers Review Process and Effective Strategies for PDT Coverage

EP: 4.Stakeholder Involvement and Evidence Requirements for PDT Coverage Decisions

EP: 5.Dawn of the Age of Adopting PDTs

EP: 6.Identifying the Most Impactful Disease Areas and Patient Populations for PDTs

EP: 7.Evolving Commercialization and Distribution Models for PDTs

EP: 8.Promoting Appropriate PDT Prescribing Through Provider Education and Support

EP: 9.Optimizing Provider Education, Utilization Monitoring, and Value-Based Contracts for PDTs

EP: 10.Optimizing Benefit Design and Implementation for Improved PDT Access

EP: 11.PDTs' Role in Addressing Health Care Disparities and Priorities for Improving PDT Access

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