1、 www.medtecheurope.org Page 0 of 19 Recognising the value of digital health apps:An assessment of five European healthcare systems 16 November 2021 POSITION PAPER POSITION PAPER POSITION PAPER POSITION PAPER www.medtecheurope.org Page 1 of 19 Contents Preface.2 Executive summary.3 1.Introduction.4 2

2、.Assessment Criteria and Funding Streams in Five European Countries and Regions.5 2.1 Belgium.5 2.2 England.6 2.3 France.9 2.4 Germany.12 2.5 The Netherlands.13 3.Summary.15 4.Next Steps and Recommendations.17 About MedTech Europe.18 List of abbreviations.19 Figures Figure 1:mHealthBelgium validatio

3、n pyramid.5 Figure 2:NICEs digital health evidence framework.9 Figure 3:German fast-track reimbursement process for DiGAs.12 www.medtecheurope.org Page 2 of 19 Funding and Reimbursement Mechanisms for Digital Health Technologies in Europe Preface Europes health systems are under pressure.Demographic

4、 changes,rising incidences of chronic disease,and a shortage of healthcare professionals undermine their ability to deliver care.Digital health technologies(DHTs)have the potential to make healthcare safer,better,and more efficient.Yet levels of their deployment in Europes healthcare systems remain

5、low.DHTs include devices(smartphones,tablets,and computers),products(apps,software,and platforms),and advanced technologies(robotics and digital surgery).1 A common element of DHTs is their ability to generate,store,process and/or transmit data.Connected and interoperable,DHTs can effect positive tr

6、ansformation in Europes healthcare systems,by helping to deliver:Improved prevention and treatment.DHTs provide patients and citizens with the information and the tools to monitor,manage,and improve their health and lifestyle;Enhanced access to care.DHTs move the patient-doctor relationship beyond i