"Speaking with Confidence": Dr. Kvedar Examines the Evidence Base for Digital Health

The answer to the most basic question surrounding telehealth - ‘Is it as good as in-person care?’ - is anything but simple, according to Dr. Joseph Kvedar. In this piece, he examines the pros and cons of different types of clinical research and shares examples from recent literature that can help uncover some answers. Joseph Kvedar last blog, I introduced the concept of evidence gathering and the different pace and varying mindset between innovators and early-stage companies, and the scientific community, as well as some reasons why the rigor of quality evidence is preferred over common sense and real-world observation. This time, I want to explore the pros and cons of different types of clinical research and share some examples from the recent literature that make a big difference in telehealth adoption.