STAT February 3, 2022
Apple opens 2022 talking about its health efforts
If you’re to believe the marketing, the Apple Watch could save your life. That message, which has been hammered in commercials for years, was reiterated by CEO Tim Cook during last week’s earnings call.
“Nearly every day, I get notes from customers who share how a heart alert led to a life-saving appointment with the cardiologist,” he said. “And more recently, I’ve been hearing from people who tell me that their Apple Watch saved their lives by calling 911 when they couldn’t. As I’ve said, we’re still in the early innings with our health work, but every day, I am encouraged by our positive impact.”
“Early innings” is the tech world’s favored...