Australians lack equitable and timely access to proven, evidence-based digital health technologies that enable virtual care and guided self-management. Health systems worldwide are shifting from episodic, facility-based care to continuity of care in the community through greater use of virtual and guided self-management care models. These approaches use Digital therapeutics (DTx) or remote patient monitoring (RPM) to provide continuous monitoring, support early intervention, and extend effective care across the care continuum. Their greatest value often lies in bridging the gaps between the care continuum stages, ensuring timely interventions that prevent deterioration and avoid unnecessary progression.

This report analyses current funding and adoption barriers, identifies proven international models, and sets out a proposed nationally consistent funding framework to enable equitable, sustainable and evidence-based integration of DTx and RPM into Australian healthcare. The recommended framework adapts successful international design principles to align with Australia’s existing funding structures and ensure coordinated national access.