Peterson Center on Healthcare Launches $50M Institute To Assess Digital Health Solutions

The Peterson Center on Healthcare has taken a significant step in addressing the proliferation of digital health solutions lacking evidence-based grounding. Through the newly launched Peterson Health Technology Institute, equipped with a $50 million investment, the organization aims to evaluate healthcare technologies based on their potential to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. Despite the commendable innovation and diverse array of digital health companies emerging during the COVID-19 era, Caroline Pearson, the executive director of the Peterson Center on Healthcare, emphasizes the difficulty in discerning evidence-backed claims among these solutions. The Institute's mission is to rigorously assess these technologies to foster more informed and impactful advancements in healthcare.