The former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health will forge partnerships to bring more high-quality, credible medical information to YouTube.
The results will not impact the current rollout of a new version of the app, under special FDA guidelines.
The newest deals bring the year's total to a record-setting 64 digital health acquisitions.
The deal, expected to close in early 2021, also adds considerable R&D strength to the connect fitness company.
In addition to a study of asthma patients with Anthem, the tech giant is working with the Universities of Toronto and Washington on two other studies using its new Apple Watch Series 6.
At a recent online event, Novartis Chief Digital Officer Betrand Bodson gave an update on a digital strategy that began in 2018.
The offering, consisting of original workout content tightly integrated with Apple Watch features, was announced at a virtual event yesterday.
The new sensor brings Apple up to speed with its competitors, but could lead to bigger announcements down the road.
Provider buy-in is more important than ever, digital therapeutics stakeholders say.