The Big Consult: Major Criteria for Adopting a Digital App or Service

This article, and the next, lay out criteria for choosing a solution. Even once you know what you need in your clinical setting, demonstrating the value of a new technology is hard. Dr. Omar Manejwala, chief medical officer at DarioHealth, looks for real-world evidence of outcomes. A study by the vendor is nice to see, but is it peer reviewed by a neutral party? Dr. Tim Church, chief medical officer at Wondr Health, similarly recommends checking that the app follows modern, evidence-based treatment guidelines. “During the COVID-19 quarantine, literally thousands of new apps sprung up, particularly related to weight loss, and a lot of them are already gone,” Church says. “Many sound legit on the surface, but they’re not. Buyer beware. Most importantly, make sure that the vendor’s clinical services are scientifically supported, so they’re safe and effective.” Although a peer-reviewed study would be strong evidence that technology works, Dr. Romi Chopra of MIMIT Health says that you might not be able to wait for such a study, which can take years. He prefers to install a pilot of “proof of concept” and test it himself, something even small practices can do. He insists on a short contract, such as six months, before signing a multi-year contract. If running the product yourself isn’t feasible, go to another site where the vendor has a real-life installation to see it in action. Dr. Colin Banas, chief medical officer at DrFir...
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