Becker's Healthcare January 16, 2019
Julie Spitzer

Apple has been ramping up its presence in the healthcare space, following the recent trend of big tech’s foray into the industry, ZDNet reports.

“Apple’s move into health makes solid business sense: by integrating itself into the management of potentially life-long medical conditions, Apple is creating a powerful reason to stick with iOS and not switch out to rival ecosystems like Android, and potentially opens up new markets for its devices,” the report concludes.

Seven notes on Apple’s health strategy so far, as outlined by ZDNet:

1. Apple kicked off its healthcare projects in the consumer wellness space when it debuted the Apple Watch, HealthKit platform and Health app a few years ago. These tools were focused on...

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