Apple introduced a new app called AirStrip, a third-party patient monitoring app. AirStrip receives and can send vital information from users to their providers, potentially allowing for real-time updates.
The Apple Watch already offers a HIPAA-compliant secure messaging app for patients to communicate with providers, according to the article. Now, the inclusion of AirStrip builds upon that offering, according to the report.
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