Becker's Healthcare June 4, 2020
Laura Dyrda

Apple has an active install base of more than 1 billion devices, and recent partnerships as well as regulatory changes put it on a trajectory to emerge as a key player in the healthcare space going forward, according to a report from CB Insights.

Apple acquired personal health record startup Gliimpse in 2016, and then launched its own PHR app to track wellness information and health data for patients. The ONC’s final interoperability rules promote the use of personal health records, which coupled with the push toward consumerism during the pandemic, could drive a quicker adoption of the Apple PHR.

Aetna has already worked with Apple to develop a program that encourages members to practice healthy behaviors; they receive rewards...

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