Becker's Healthcare February 14, 2018
Apple is taking its health goals beyond wellness apps and devices in an attempt to make a “significant contribution” in healthcare, CEO Tim Cook told shareholders at Apple’s annual meeting Tuesday, according to CNBC.
Though Mr. Cook said the healthcare sector doesn’t always encourage new players to innovate, he thinks that by taking a more consumer-friendly approach, Apple will be better positioned to shake up the industry. The first step toward an Apple-centric healthcare innovation may be January’s rollout of the iPhone’s health records feature in its Health app. Patients at 12 hospitals piloting the program can now access their medical...