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Apple, Aetna execs stress personalization, privacy features in new Attain wellness incentive program
At yesterday's Attain launch in Boston, Aetna and Apple heads broke down how the program will work and stressed transparency in data sharing.
The Attain program will combine members' health record data with activity tracking to offer personalized goals, with rewards that include the Apple Watch itself.
The collaboration will investigate heart health outcomes and medication adherence among seniors, and is scheduled to begin in 2019.
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In addition, Apple shared some snippets of the validation data it shared with the FDA.
According to leaked training documents, both the ECG and irregular heart rate detection will be part of Watch OS version 5.1.2.
Paying off the cost of the wearable was a greater motivation to exercise than other rewards offered through the program.
First announced in March, the program allows participants to pay off the device's cost by meeting daily fitness goals.
The new feature will give users reminders about administering insulin or bolus.