Video Consultation for Prescription Health Apps (DiGA)
Get your prescription for a digital health app easily online.
Quickly & Easily Receive a Prescription Digital Health App
Physicians in the Meliva Digital Practice can prescribe a digital health app during a video visit.
What are Digital Health Apps?
Medical Applications by Prescription
A digital health app (called a DiGA in Germany) is a medical application that can be prescribed by Meliva physicians.
It helps patients improve their health or manage medical conditions. These applications are reviewed and approved by German health authorities to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Which Apps Do We Prescribe?
Within the Meliva Digital Practice
Digital health applications can support many conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, and sleep problems. They can also help treat orthopedic symptoms such as knee or back pain.
Additional areas of use include metabolic and oncological conditions, gynecological and urological concerns, neurological diseases, respiratory or cardiovascular disorders, as well as addiction and ENT conditions.
Mental Health Conditions & Stress
Digital health apps for depression, burnout, stress symptoms, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder
deprexis
Interactive, web-based self-help program that supports therapy for depression.
edupression.com®
Digital therapy program for depressive disorders.
elona explore – for Mental Health
Digital health application designed to support patients on their way to psychotherapy.
elona therapy Depression
Digital application integrated into outpatient psychotherapy workflows.
HelloBetter Panic
Interactive psychological therapy program to treat and reduce panic symptoms.
HelloBetter Stress & Burnout
Interactive therapy program aimed at sustainably reducing stress levels.
Invirto – The Therapy Against Anxiety
Digital health app for the treatment of panic disorder and anxiety disorders.
Mindable: Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia
Immediate support for panic, agoraphobia, and social anxiety.
Mindable: Social Phobia
Digital health app for the treatment of social anxiety disorder.
MindDoc on Prescription
Digital health app for treating mild to moderate depressive disorders.
My7steps App
Web-based support program for people experiencing psychosocial challenges in everyday life.
Novego: Overcoming Anxiety
Online support program for individuals dealing with anxiety.
Novego: Managing Depression
Online support program for individuals experiencing depression.
priovi – Digital Support for Borderline Treatment
Digital health app for treating borderline personality disorder.
Selfapy Online Course – Binge Eating Disorder
Digital course for individuals with binge eating disorder.
Selfapy Online Course – Bulimia Nervosa
Digital course for individuals with bulimia nervosa.
Selfapy Online Course – Depression
Personalized online course for individuals with depression.
Selfapy Online Course – Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Personalized online course for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder.
velibra
Web-based therapy program for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), and social anxiety.
Sleep Disorders
DiGA zur Behandlung von Schlafstörungen
HelloBetter Sleep
Interactive psychological therapy program to reduce sleep disturbances.
somnio
Digital application for treating difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.
Orthopedic Conditions & Pain
Digital health apps for treating knee and back pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, joint pain, and chronic pain
companion patella powered by medi
Digital health app for patients with anterior knee pain.
HelloBetter Chronic Pain
Interactive psychological program that sustainably reduces disability caused by chronic pain.
Kaia Back Pain – Home Training
Digital application for adult patients with non-specific back pain.
Mawendo
Digital training program for patella-related conditions.
Orthopy – Knee Injuries
Digital health app for patients with ACL tears and/or meniscus damage.
Selfapy Online Course – Chronic Pain
Digital course for individuals affected by chronic pain.
Vivira
Digital application for treating non-specific low back pain or spinal osteoarthritis.
Neurological Conditions
Digital health apps for treating migraine, multiple sclerosis, and cognitive impairment
NeuroNation MED
Mobile application for personalized cognitive training for mild cognitive impairment.
elevida
Digital health app for people with multiple sclerosis experiencing fatigue.
levidex
Digital health app for patients with multiple sclerosis.
sinCephalea – Migraine Prevention
Guideline-based digital application for migraine attack prophylaxis.
neolexon Aphasia
Daily speech therapy training for individuals with aphasia and/or apraxia of speech.
Metabolic Disorders
Digital health apps for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as obesity
glucura Diabetestherapie
Digitale Gesundheitsanwendung zur Behandlung des Diabetes mellitus, Typ 2
HelloBetter Diabetes und Depression
Interaktives psychologisches Therapieprogramm zur Reduktion der depressiven Symptomschwere bei Personen mit Diabetes Mellitus Typ 1 oder Typ 2
mebix
Digitale Therapiebegleiter, hilft Menschen mit Diabetes Typ-2, ihre Therapieziele leichter zu erreichen
My Dose Coach
Digitale Gesundheitsanwendung zur Titration von Basalinsulin (langwirksames Insulin)
Oviva Direkt für Adipositas
Digitale Therapie zur Behandlung von starkem Übergewicht
Una Health für Diabetes
Täglicher Therapiebegleiter für Patienten mit Diabetes Typ 2 (Selbstmanagement der Erkrankung)
Vitadio
DiGA, die darauf abzielt, die Diabeteskontrolle bei Diabetes Typ 2 zu verbessern
zanadio
Anwendung, die Patientinnen und Patienten durch eine Veränderung Ihrer Gewohnheiten in den Bereichen Bewegung, Ernährung sowie weitere Verhaltensweisen hilft, langfristig ihr Gewicht zu reduzieren
Cardiovascular Conditions
Digital health apps for treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and coronary artery disease
actensio
Digital health app for evidence-based, guideline-compliant treatment of hypertension.
ProHerz
Digital therapy companion for patients with heart failure, supporting self-management and early detection of disease changes.
Vantis – Coronary Artery Disease & Heart Attack
Daily companion for individuals with coronary artery disease or a prior heart attack.
Addiction Disorders
Digital health apps for treating alcohol or nicotine dependence
NichtraucherHelden App
Digital coaching program to overcome tobacco dependence.
Smoke Free – Quit Smoking
Evidence-based digital therapy for smoking cessation.
vorvida
Digital health app for individuals with harmful alcohol use or alcohol dependence.
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Digital health apps for treating tinnitus
Kalmeda
Digital health application for guideline-based tinnitus treatment.
Meine Tinnitus App – Digital Tinnitus Counseling
Digital tinnitus counseling used as first-line support for tinnitus patients.
Digestive Disorders
Digital health apps for treating irritable bowel syndrome
Cara Care – IBS
Digital health app for treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Cancer-Related Conditions
Digital health apps for treating breast cancer–related symptoms and fatigue
PINK! Coach
Digital application that strengthens quality of life, health literacy, and reduces psychological effects of breast cancer.
Untire®
Digital health app for cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients.
Gynecological Conditions
Digital health apps for treating vaginismus and endometriosis
HelloBetter Vaginismus Plus
Digital health app that improves vaginal penetration ability during sexual intercourse.
Endo-App
Digital medical product providing multimodal support for individuals affected by endometriosis.
Urological Conditions
Digital health apps for treating erectile dysfunction and bladder emptying disorders
Kranus Edera
Digital health app for holistic treatment of erectile dysfunction and its causes.
Kranus Lutera
Digital therapy for men with bladder emptying disorders.
How Do I Get a Prescription for a Digital Health App?
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Register
Begin your digital visit by creating a free account in the Meliva App or through our web portal.
-
Book an Appointment or Start an On-Demand Visit
Choose a time that works for you—or enter the virtual waiting room to start a video visit right away.
-
Physician Consultation
During your video visit, your doctor will review your symptoms and determine whether a prescription digital health app (DiGA) is medically appropriate. If so, you’ll receive a prescription immediately after the visit.
-
Receive Your DiGA Code and Get Started
Submit the prescription to your health insurance provider to receive an activation code. With this code, you can access the browser- or app-based program.
What Can the Meliva Digital Practice Help With?
Feeling sick, stuck in bed, or looking for discreet medical advice?
A video visit with the Meliva Digital Practice can support you with many common symptoms.* Typical concerns suited for a video consultation include:
*Note: All consultations in the Meliva Digital Practice are conducted by physicians according to recognized medical standards. Telemedicine is appropriate only when an in-person physical examination is not required. If your symptoms require further diagnostics (such as palpation or auscultation) or medical equipment (such as ultrasound), you should visit a clinic in person.
Video Consultation for Prescription Health Apps (DiGA)
Get your prescription for a digital health app easily online.
Quickly & Easily Receive a Prescription Digital Health App
Physicians in the Meliva Digital Practice can prescribe a digital health app during a video visit.
What are Digital Health Apps?
Medical Applications by Prescription
A digital health app (called a DiGA in Germany) is a medical application that can be prescribed by Meliva physicians.
It helps patients improve their health or manage medical conditions. These applications are reviewed and approved by German health authorities to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Which Apps Do We Prescribe?
Within the Meliva Digital Practice
Digital health applications can support many conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, and sleep problems. They can also help treat orthopedic symptoms such as knee or back pain.
Additional areas of use include metabolic and oncological conditions, gynecological and urological concerns, neurological diseases, respiratory or cardiovascular disorders, as well as addiction and ENT conditions.
Mental Health Conditions & Stress
Digital health apps for depression, burnout, stress symptoms, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder
deprexis
Interactive, web-based self-help program that supports therapy for depression.
edupression.com®
Digital therapy program for depressive disorders.
elona explore – for Mental Health
Digital health application designed to support patients on their way to psychotherapy.
elona therapy Depression
Digital application integrated into outpatient psychotherapy workflows.
HelloBetter Panic
Interactive psychological therapy program to treat and reduce panic symptoms.
HelloBetter Stress & Burnout
Interactive therapy program aimed at sustainably reducing stress levels.
Invirto – The Therapy Against Anxiety
Digital health app for the treatment of panic disorder and anxiety disorders.
Mindable: Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia
Immediate support for panic, agoraphobia, and social anxiety.
Mindable: Social Phobia
Digital health app for the treatment of social anxiety disorder.
MindDoc on Prescription
Digital health app for treating mild to moderate depressive disorders.
My7steps App
Web-based support program for people experiencing psychosocial challenges in everyday life.
Novego: Overcoming Anxiety
Online support program for individuals dealing with anxiety.
Novego: Managing Depression
Online support program for individuals experiencing depression.
priovi – Digital Support for Borderline Treatment
Digital health app for treating borderline personality disorder.
Selfapy Online Course – Binge Eating Disorder
Digital course for individuals with binge eating disorder.
Selfapy Online Course – Bulimia Nervosa
Digital course for individuals with bulimia nervosa.
Selfapy Online Course – Depression
Personalized online course for individuals with depression.
Selfapy Online Course – Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Personalized online course for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder.
velibra
Web-based therapy program for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), and social anxiety.
Sleep Disorders
DiGA zur Behandlung von Schlafstörungen
HelloBetter Sleep
Interactive psychological therapy program to reduce sleep disturbances.
somnio
Digital application for treating difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.
Orthopedic Conditions & Pain
Digital health apps for treating knee and back pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, joint pain, and chronic pain
companion patella powered by medi
Digital health app for patients with anterior knee pain.
HelloBetter Chronic Pain
Interactive psychological program that sustainably reduces disability caused by chronic pain.
Kaia Back Pain – Home Training
Digital application for adult patients with non-specific back pain.
Mawendo
Digital training program for patella-related conditions.
Orthopy – Knee Injuries
Digital health app for patients with ACL tears and/or meniscus damage.
Selfapy Online Course – Chronic Pain
Digital course for individuals affected by chronic pain.
Vivira
Digital application for treating non-specific low back pain or spinal osteoarthritis.
Neurological Conditions
Digital health apps for treating migraine, multiple sclerosis, and cognitive impairment
NeuroNation MED
Mobile application for personalized cognitive training for mild cognitive impairment.
elevida
Digital health app for people with multiple sclerosis experiencing fatigue.
levidex
Digital health app for patients with multiple sclerosis.
sinCephalea – Migraine Prevention
Guideline-based digital application for migraine attack prophylaxis.
neolexon Aphasia
Daily speech therapy training for individuals with aphasia and/or apraxia of speech.
Metabolic Disorders
Digital health apps for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as obesity
glucura Diabetestherapie
Digitale Gesundheitsanwendung zur Behandlung des Diabetes mellitus, Typ 2
HelloBetter Diabetes und Depression
Interaktives psychologisches Therapieprogramm zur Reduktion der depressiven Symptomschwere bei Personen mit Diabetes Mellitus Typ 1 oder Typ 2
mebix
Digitale Therapiebegleiter, hilft Menschen mit Diabetes Typ-2, ihre Therapieziele leichter zu erreichen
My Dose Coach
Digitale Gesundheitsanwendung zur Titration von Basalinsulin (langwirksames Insulin)
Oviva Direkt für Adipositas
Digitale Therapie zur Behandlung von starkem Übergewicht
Una Health für Diabetes
Täglicher Therapiebegleiter für Patienten mit Diabetes Typ 2 (Selbstmanagement der Erkrankung)
Vitadio
DiGA, die darauf abzielt, die Diabeteskontrolle bei Diabetes Typ 2 zu verbessern
zanadio
Anwendung, die Patientinnen und Patienten durch eine Veränderung Ihrer Gewohnheiten in den Bereichen Bewegung, Ernährung sowie weitere Verhaltensweisen hilft, langfristig ihr Gewicht zu reduzieren
Cardiovascular Conditions
Digital health apps for treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and coronary artery disease
actensio
Digital health app for evidence-based, guideline-compliant treatment of hypertension.
ProHerz
Digital therapy companion for patients with heart failure, supporting self-management and early detection of disease changes.
Vantis – Coronary Artery Disease & Heart Attack
Daily companion for individuals with coronary artery disease or a prior heart attack.
Addiction Disorders
Digital health apps for treating alcohol or nicotine dependence
NichtraucherHelden App
Digital coaching program to overcome tobacco dependence.
Smoke Free – Quit Smoking
Evidence-based digital therapy for smoking cessation.
vorvida
Digital health app for individuals with harmful alcohol use or alcohol dependence.
Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Digital health apps for treating tinnitus
Kalmeda
Digital health application for guideline-based tinnitus treatment.
Meine Tinnitus App – Digital Tinnitus Counseling
Digital tinnitus counseling used as first-line support for tinnitus patients.
Digestive Disorders
Digital health apps for treating irritable bowel syndrome
Cara Care – IBS
Digital health app for treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Cancer-Related Conditions
Digital health apps for treating breast cancer–related symptoms and fatigue
PINK! Coach
Digital application that strengthens quality of life, health literacy, and reduces psychological effects of breast cancer.
Untire®
Digital health app for cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients.
Gynecological Conditions
Digital health apps for treating vaginismus and endometriosis
HelloBetter Vaginismus Plus
Digital health app that improves vaginal penetration ability during sexual intercourse.
Endo-App
Digital medical product providing multimodal support for individuals affected by endometriosis.
Urological Conditions
Digital health apps for treating erectile dysfunction and bladder emptying disorders
Kranus Edera
Digital health app for holistic treatment of erectile dysfunction and its causes.
Kranus Lutera
Digital therapy for men with bladder emptying disorders.
How Do I Get a Prescription for a Digital Health App?
-
Register
Begin your digital visit by creating a free account in the Meliva App or through our web portal.
-
Book an Appointment or Start an On-Demand Visit
Choose a time that works for you—or enter the virtual waiting room to start a video visit right away.
-
Physician Consultation
During your video visit, your doctor will review your symptoms and determine whether a prescription digital health app (DiGA) is medically appropriate. If so, you’ll receive a prescription immediately after the visit.
-
Receive Your DiGA Code and Get Started
Submit the prescription to your health insurance provider to receive an activation code. With this code, you can access the browser- or app-based program.
What Can the Meliva Digital Practice Help With?
Feeling sick, stuck in bed, or looking for discreet medical advice?
A video visit with the Meliva Digital Practice can support you with many common symptoms.* Typical concerns suited for a video consultation include:
*Note: All consultations in the Meliva Digital Practice are conducted by physicians according to recognized medical standards. Telemedicine is appropriate only when an in-person physical examination is not required. If your symptoms require further diagnostics (such as palpation or auscultation) or medical equipment (such as ultrasound), you should visit a clinic in person.
Download the Meliva App now
Your digital practice that offers fast and easy medical advice via video consultation. You can receive prescriptions, sick notes, and referrals directly through the app.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prescription Digital Health Apps
What are DiGA?
Digital Health Applications (DiGA) are browser- or app-based medical tools that can be prescribed by physicians and psychotherapists for a wide range of health conditions. These applications provide proven medical benefits, support treatment workflows, and can improve the course of therapy. All DiGA are certified medical devices that have been evaluated for safety, functionality, quality, and data protection to ensure secure and reliable use.
How do I receive a prescription for a DiGA?
Physicians in the Meliva Digital Practice can prescribe a DiGA during a confidential video visit. During your consultation, the physician will determine whether additional examination is needed and which therapy option is most appropriate for you. With your digital prescription, you can contact your health insurance provider and receive an activation code, which unlocks access to the browser- or app-based program.
Will my health insurance cover the cost of a DiGA?
If a medical indication is present, all statutory (public) health insurance plans cover the full cost of a prescribed DiGA—without any out-of-pocket payment. Most private health insurance plans also reimburse DiGA prescriptions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You don’t need to book an appointment in advance! Simply select “DiGA Consultation” in the Digital Practice and complete the questionnaire. Based on your answers, our physicians can review your case and will contact you as soon as possible.
Is the online consultation secure?
Your privacy is important to us. All conversations and data are handled strictly confidentially. Physician consultations are always protected by medical confidentiality laws.
We use modern security technologies to provide the highest level of data protection. Your information is stored in a secure, protected environment and safeguarded against unauthorized access. Health data collected through the Meliva Digital Practice is stored exclusively on servers located within the European Union.
Treatment-relevant information (such as medical history or examination findings) can only be accessed by authorized medical staff.
Video connections in the virtual visit are established directly between patient and physician (peer-to-peer) and are end-to-end encrypted. Sessions cannot be monitored or recorded by us or third parties.
You can find more information about our data privacy policies here.
What is the difference between prescription Digital Health Applications (DiGA) and health apps available in the App Store?
Digital Health Applications are reviewed and approved by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). During this process, strict requirements for safety, functionality, quality, data protection, and data security are evaluated. In addition, DiGA that are permanently listed must demonstrate a positive healthcare benefit, such as:
- Shortened disease duration
- Improved health status
- Better quality of life
- Increased life expectancy
Only after meeting these criteria is the application listed in the “Directory for Digital Health Applications,” eligible for prescription, and reimbursable by statutory health insurance.
According to the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, a DiGA must:
- Be a medical device classified as low-risk
- Rely primarily on digital technologies
- Support the detection, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of diseases, injuries, or disabilities
Not every health app available in the App Store or Google Play Store is a certified Digital Health Application. Only licensed physicians can prescribe DiGA. Access is granted through an activation code provided by your health insurance. Apps that can be freely downloaded from app stores typically do not meet the strict regulatory requirements set by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices.