The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has partnered with Apple to make electronic health records (EHR) available for veterans on iPhones. As part of the deal, veterans will be able to view their medical information, including allergies, conditions, medications and vitals, from various participating institutions through the Apple Health app. Veterans can also access information about VA hospitals by visiting www.va.gov/health. The new agreement means that Apple's Health Records feature will now put the firm in touch with over nine million veterans enrolled in the VA's system.
The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has partnered with Apple to make electronic health records (EHR) available for veterans on iPhones. As part of the deal, veterans will be able to view their medical information, including allergies, conditions, medications and vitals, from various participating institutions through the Apple Health app. The personal data held by Apple will be encrypted and protected through Touch ID, Face ID and the user's passcode. The new agreement means that Apple's Health Records feature will now put the firm in touch with over nine million veterans enrolled in the VA's system.