About us
Through its rigorous, evidence-based research, PHTI analyzes the clinical benefits and economic impact of digital health solutions. These evaluations inform decisions for providers, patients, payers, and investors, accelerating the adoption of high-value technology in healthcare.
PHTI was founded by the Peterson Center on Healthcare, a healthcare philanthropy committed to making higher quality, more affordable healthcare a reality for all Americans.
Leadership
PHTI brings together leaders with diverse expertise from the digital health ecosystem in support of our mission. Our team combines deep experience in industry, academia, and policy.
Advisory Board
Advisory Board members bring deep expertise and diverse perspectives from across the healthcare industry to support PHTI’s work developing rigorous, evidence-based analysis of the clinical benefits and economic impact of digital health solutions.
Careers
PHTI seeks engaged and knowledgeable professionals with a passion to advance PHTI’s work to provide independent evaluations of innovative healthcare technologies to improve health and lower costs.
Defining what matters in digital health
PHTI is advancing innovation by helping decision makers understand what works and what’s worth it in digital health. By defining the clinical outcomes that matter most to patients and the people who pay for their care, PHTI assessments set a goalpost for the industry—driving stronger evidence generation, more targeted investment, and broader adoption for effective solutions that improve outcomes, expand access, and reduce spending.
Latest news
Explore the latest news, insights, and resources from PHTI
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Sep 29, 2026Announcement
PHTI Survey Finds Majority of Employers and Health Plans Are Using Performance-Based Contracting to Pay for Digital Health Tools
Health plans, employers, and health systems put substantial share of payments at risk but struggle to verify vendor-provided data on cost savings and clinical outcomes
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Sep 29, 2026Market Trend Report2026 State of Digital Health Purchasing
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Read ArticleSep 24, 2026News Coverage
The New York Times
Battle of Hospital A.I. vs. Insurer A.I. Is Pushing Medical Costs Higher
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