Comparative Analysis of Domestic and International Policies for Digital Therapy
- VernacularTitle:数字疗法的国内外政策对比分析
- Author:
Yulin YUAN
1
;
Yuhui ZHANG
;
Xinhua ZHANG
Author Information
1. 广西医科大学人文社会科学学院 广西 南宁 530021
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
digital therapy;
policy;
comparative analysis
- From:
Chinese Health Economics
2025;44(5):12-16
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To analyze the access pathway,regulatory process and payment of digital therapies in various countries,so as to provide references and materials for the development of digital therapies in China.Methods:By using literature research method,text analy-sis method and comparative analysis method,it combed domestic and international policies related to digital therapy,described the policy support status of digital therapy in each country,and comparatively analyzed the differences in the definition,regulation and payment of digi-tal therapy products in each country.Results:The US,Germany,UK,Japan,South Korea,and other countries have introduced frame-works to define,categorize,and approve digital therapies,distinguishing them from other digital health products.China also includes digital therapies in its national planning,with Hainan leading in supportive policies.Regulatory processes slightly differ by country but generally in-volve determining risk levels and conducting comparative analysis.Currently,only the UK,Germany,Japan,etc.,offer health insurance reimbursement for digital therapies.Conclusion:Internationally,there are mature policy frameworks and experiences for digital therapies,and China can learn from the international experiences,while exploring the path of digital therapies with Chinese characteristics and continue to improve the policies of digital therapies and to meet the needs of patients.
