Comprehensive policies for scaling systemic and equitable integration of digital health technologies

Systemic integration and equitable adoption of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) require timely, comprehensive, harmonised policies. This paper presents five complementary key enablers: defining DHTs in the scope of fit-for-purpose policy interventions, implementing AI-ready regulatory approaches,...

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Main Authors: Alberta M. C. Spreafico, Rosanna Tarricone, Ariel D. Stern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:npj Digital Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01820-x
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Summary:Systemic integration and equitable adoption of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) require timely, comprehensive, harmonised policies. This paper presents five complementary key enablers: defining DHTs in the scope of fit-for-purpose policy interventions, implementing AI-ready regulatory approaches, adopting dynamic assessment criteria, establishing dedicated reimbursement models, and promoting evidence generation, clinical guidelines, interoperability, and education. Cross-border and multistakeholder collaboration are also crucial to reducing fragmentation, addressing inequities, and driving scalable, systemic value.
ISSN:2398-6352