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    Digital Therapeutics

    Software-based interventions that prevent, manage, or treat disease.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions through software - mobile apps, browser-based programs, or VR - to treat conditions including substance-use disorder, insomnia, ADHD, and chronic pain.

    What this means in practice

    FDA-cleared examples include Pear reSET (now defunct, illustrating reimbursement risk), Akili EndeavorRx (ADHD), and Somryst (insomnia). Reimbursement remains the dominant commercial challenge; CMS PFS DTx codes (HCPCS) are emerging.
    Common pitfalls
    • •Building a clinically validated product without a confirmed reimbursement path or B2B payer contract.

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    Digital Therapeutics Alliance·1MedTech Dive·1AdvaMed·1
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      DTA
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      Digital Therapeutics Alliancedtxalliance.org
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      MedTech Dive
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      MedTech Divemedtechdive.com
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      AdvaMed - Industry Reports
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      AdvaMedadvamed.org

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