Apple is latest corporate giant to more openly and forcefully pursue healthcare interests. The company announced in January it is making personal health records accessible on the latest iPhones, a potential major step in easing the exchange of health data. It has also looked into ways its Apple Watch could have medical applications, like detecting irregular heartbeats in wearers.
Amazon is also stepping up efforts in the healthcare space. A month ago it announced a company with J.P. Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway that will focus on improving healthcare quality and costs for their U.S. employees. It is also seeking a more direct involvement by expanding efforts to provide hospitals with medical supplies.
