Apple releases iOS 8.0.2 update to fix HealthKit bug

With the new iOS hitting devices as we speak, we're likely days away before a number of HealthKit-enabled apps hits the AppStore.
Cerner and Athenahealth working to integrate with Apple's HealthKit

Cerner and Athenahealth working to integrate with Apple’s HealthKit

Leading U.S. electronic health record providers will launch HealthKit-enabled apps, allowing doctors to access patient data from Apple's health platform.
American Well will use HealthKit to enhance its telehealth service

American Well will use HealthKit to enhance its telehealth service

Patients using the Amwell app on iOS 8 devices will be able to share health data from Apple's new Health app with a doctor during their video visit.
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Apple HealthKit apps are on hold by the end of September

The iPhone maker discovered a bug on its health data aggregating platform, prompting it to postpone the launch; software update coming soon...
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HealthKit medical trials to launch at Stanford University Hospital and Duke University

Two prominent U.S. hospitals are preparing to launch pilots with diabetics and chronic disease patients using Apple's health platform.
iPhone 6 health features

Doximity: One-third of doctors may get the iPhone 6 by thanksgiving

About two-thirds of Doximity's iPhone users currently use the iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c, while another 20% of Doximity members use the iPhone 4s.
Apple M8 motion co-processor

The new iPhones have a new motion co-processor – M8!

What makes the M8 better than its predecessor is built-in barometer, which will enable improved tracking of one's motion, steps and so on.
Apple Watch

Apple Watch has been officially announced

Packing a number of different sensor, the device will be available in early 2015 starting at $349; Apple wants to "redefine what people expect" from a watch.
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HealthKit app developers won’t be able to sell health data

The announcement comes only days before the new iPhones are announced, and it's a huge win for consumers, according to health data privacy advocates.
iPhone 6 to come with an improved motion co-processor to handle HealthKit data

iPhone 6 to come with an improved motion co-processor to handle HealthKit data

Codenamed "Phosphorus," the new chip will power HealthKit's data aggregation and include additional data points to its calculations.