Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
C
- Connected DeviceTermConnected Health Device, Networked Medical Device
- A medical or health monitoring device with wireless connectivity, transmitting data to systems such as health records for remote monitoring.
D
- Digital Budget ImpactTermDigital BIA, Digital Health Budget Impact
- The application of budget impact analysis to digital health technologies, such as remote monitoring platforms or software-based interventions.
- Digital Cost-EffectivenessTermDigital CEA, Digital Health Cost-Effectiveness
- The application of cost-effectiveness analysis to digital health interventions, such as mobile health apps or remote monitoring platforms.
- Digital Health EconomicsTermDigital Health HTA, DHE
- The application of health economic evaluation to digital health technologies, including mobile apps, remote monitoring, and software-based clinical decision support.
- Digital ReimbursementTermDigital Health Reimbursement, DTx Reimbursement
- The policies governing whether and how digital health technologies, such as mobile apps or remote monitoring platforms, are covered and paid for.
R
- Remote MonitoringTermRPM, Remote Patient Tracking
- The use of connected devices and digital technology to track a patient's health status outside a traditional clinical setting.