Medical Economics July 22, 2025
Todd Shryock, Chris Mazzolini

Key Takeaways

  • A digital asthma self-management program significantly improved symptom control in adults, with benefits sustained over 12 months.
  • The study involved 901 adults across 41 U.S. states, using a tailored iPhone app and Apple Watch for monitoring and alerts.
  • Participants using the digital program showed greater improvements in asthma control compared to the control group.
  • The study underscores the need for culturally adaptive strategies to ensure equitable engagement and impact across diverse communities.
  • Digital health tools are increasingly seen as cost-effective ways to personalize care, increase patient engagement, and close gaps in access.

Digital asthma program shows sustained benefits in landmark clinical trial

A new clinical trial has found that a digital asthma self-management (DASM) program significantly...

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