Digital Therapeutics: Health Care Wired for the Future

Digital therapeutics (DTx)-treatment or therapy that uses digital health technologies to spur changes in patient behavior-increasingly are making their way into the health care environment. This evolution is especially apparent as health care moves to valuebased care, silos between settings are breaking down, and data collection/analysis and teamwork play key roles. These technologies, whether they are apps, software programs, or sensors, are helping patients adhere to treatments and lifestyle changes, set and meet viable care goals, and avoid costly emergency department visits and hospitalizations. At the same time, DTx are helping practitioners ensure the best possible outcomes; streamline costs; monitor patient progress; and receive, analyze, and share data.