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The Economic Impact of Digital Health Innovations on Disease Prevention: Cost-Effectiveness, ROI, and Policy Implications

The Economic Impact of Digital Health Innovations on Disease Prevention: Cost-Effectiveness, ROI, and Policy Implications
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Author(s): Lawal Olamilekan Abdulwahab (School of Business and Economics, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Odulusi Daniel (Kabale University, Kabale City, Uganda), Akhtar Gul (School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China)and Hafiz Umar Bubari (Federal Polytechnic, Bali, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
Source title: Reshaping Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Through Digital Innovation
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Sónia Remondes Costa (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto-Douro, Vila Real, Portugal)and Jorge Remondes (CEOS.PP, ISCAP, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-3531-5.ch002

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Abstract

This chapter examines the economic impact of digital health innovations in disease prevention, focusing on cost-effectiveness, ROI, and policy implications. As health systems face escalating costs and a rising NCD burden, tools like mHealth, telemedicine, wearables, and AI offer scalable, cost-saving preventive solutions. Drawing on global evidence and modeling, the chapter highlights strong ROI, especially in high-risk populations and LMICs. It reviews economic evaluation metrics, showcases real-world case studies, and addresses challenges including the digital divide and policy gaps. Concluding with policy recommendations, it advocates for inclusive design, sustainable investment, and equity-driven evaluation frameworks to guide future innovation.

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