The Serious Business Of Digital Medical Games
Executive Summary
There are fewer than a handful of prescription video game digital therapeutics with regulatory clearance, but gamification in patient care is proving its worth as a novel way of treating a range of conditions, from vision loss to dyslexia and ADHD. Now, the onus is on lawmakers and insurers to create a clear path towards reimbursement.
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