Healthcare DIVE January 24, 2018
Dive Brief:
- Apple on Wednesday announced customers can now view their medical records on its Health app with the iOS 11.3 beta.
- The updated Health Records section in the app “brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Health apps” so users can view their available data from disparate medical sources, according to the company.
- The news is the culmination of the work around Apple’s PHR company Gliimpse, which it bought in 2016.
Dive Insight:
After months of speculation and leaked plans, Apple has finally revealed a PHR initiative.
Health Records is based on the interoperability standard FHIR and collects encrypted medical data on allergies, conditions, immunizations, lab results, medications, procedures and vitals. Users will receive notifications when their...
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