TECH - Google Boosts Fitbit's Heart Health Monitoring Aims To Simplify Data Sharing With Doctors Nurses And Researchers | Benzinga
On Wednesday, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google announced that it is upgrading the heart health monitoring features of Fitbit, making it easier for medical professionals to access and analyze user data.
What Happened: In a blog post, Google said that it is improving the capabilities of Fitbit’s heart-rate sensors. These sensors, which have FDA clearance, passively detect signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a potentially serious medical condition.
“Previously, it was up to you to export and share your Afib data separately with healthcare providers. Now, with your consent, healthcare partners like doctors, nurses, and health researchers can access your Afib data through a secure connection within ...