Becker's Healthcare January 16, 2019
Apple reportedly has been in talks with at least three private Medicare plans about subsidizing the cost of its Apple Watch — which runs from $279 to $399 — for plan members over age 65, CNBCreports.
Six things to know:
1. The latest version of the Apple Watch features fall detection and an electrocardiogram to measure a wearer’s heart rate — features that could be beneficial to seniors. The watch’s EKG can detect atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes abnormal heart rhythms and tends to affect people over 65 more than younger adults.
2. Sources told CNBC the talks haven’t resulted in any deals yet. However, Apple has reportedly visited several large insurers and smaller, venture-back Medicare Advantage plans. The...
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