You'd think that most digital product studios, agencies or other partners operating in the digital health space, only want the best for you and your patients, right?

Sadly that's not always the case. Empty promises, exploitative behaviour, false advertising, ignored best practices, one-way traffic in terms of communication...

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Why can these things happen with third parties?

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👉 Cutting corners to make up time.

👉 Not understanding regulations.

👉 Prioritising short-term revenue.

👉 Inefficient organisational structures.

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What we're saying is this:

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If you're looking to build a digital health solutions from the ground up, research your potential partners the best you can. Put them up to scrutiny and challenge them on all things regarding data protection and security standards, certifications, and regulatory compliance in general.

We listed a few topics below you should keep in the back of your mind when doing your research. Your potential partner should become an extension of your existing teams, with full transparency and reporting measures put in place.

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