Digital Inclusion – A Determinant of Health?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Globally, where you live, work, pray, play, and learn impacts your health and wellbeing, often called the social determinants of health. More attention is being…
Digital Health’s Moment To Fund Minority and Female Founders
Photo by Lachlan Ross on Pexels.com As we start a new decade with hope on the horizon regarding a vaccine that can quell the pandemic we have all been living…
In Digital Health – Consideratiotions in Dose Response
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com How might we think about mechanisms of action in digital health? When taking traditional medication, you take a particular dose that provides reliable symptom relief.…
The Digital Health Continuum- The Story So Far..
Digital health has been with us since 2010, where does it stand today? What are the key areas of focus, and where do the opportunities lie? Demand is often driven…
Telepsychiatry and Virtual Care
Globally, most care delivered is virtual. Health systems have pivoted to providing consultations via phone or video visits. Some might argue a decade of adoption in regular times occurred…
Preparing for the Second Wave of COVID-19- Mental Health Needs
In past blogs, I have shared studies from China about mental health needs in lockdown. In the USA, many of us are in week six of shelter in place,…
Connected Digital Tools in Clinical Research- The Uptick?
For quantified selfers, leveraging sensors and devices via apps to track health and wellness goals is now second nature. Elite athletes leverage these tools to push for peak performance.…
Real World Evidence -The Challenges for Digital Health
The gold standard for clinical trials is a randomized controlled trial design (RCT)- here, control and treatment groups are compared while all else is held equal to determine if…
Defining Value in Mental Health Apps- Are There Viable Payment Models?
Digital therapeutics are nascent in the digital health landscape. App companies, consumers, employers, and health systems are all in the mix for payment of the services the apps provide. Looking…
When Depression Lingers- Is There an App for That?
In past blogs, I have written about the value of digital mental health in helping alleviate the burden of depression and anxiety via mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy.…