Healthcare Technology Report March 19, 2024

The Fitbit app has introduced a significant upgrade, now showcasing data from third-party sources to offer users a more comprehensive overview of their health. Google emphasized the expansion of Health Connect’s capabilities, allowing the integration of statistics from popular wearables and apps like AllTrials, the Oura Ring, and nutritional data from MyFitnessPal. The Today tab on the Fitbit app introduces a new section called Records, presenting detailed Health Connect information. A demo video illustrates entries such as daily calories burned, distance traveled, floors climbed, and body measurements, each providing a detailed stat readout with insights into daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly averages.

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