Philip Houska Apple is gradually starting to assert itself more and more in the issue of health care. With the latest innovations like HealthKit and ResearchKit the company is slowly starting to do well and leaving noticeably positive traces behind. Recently promoted operations director Apple's Jeff Williams had something to say about these things, and that's why he became the main guest on Monday's radio show Conversations on Health Care, where these topical issues were discussed.
Williams revealed to the public that Apple plans to go even deeper into the healthcare industry. The Apple Watch and the iPhone are products that could change the way we look at traditional medical care. The belief in changing the approach to healthcare is strong, as evidenced by the latest innovations in HealthKit and ResearchKit. Apple firmly believes that one day the mentioned products will be able to determine the diagnosis of the disease. This would become a valuable asset in the globalization of medical care quality.
“I think this is one of the things that we're most interested in at Apple. We're big supporters of that democratizing potential,” Williams said, pointing to products aimed at improving the quality of medical care around the world. "Fantastic healthcare access in certain parts of the world and the miserable opposite in other corners of the globe is simply unfair," he added.
With services like HealthKit and ResearchKit, the advanced technologies included in iPhones and smartwatches can quantify and monitor users' health data, giving them a practical sense of how they're doing with their health. This can not only accelerate the results of the given studies, but also provide a different perspective than that provided by traditional methods.
As an example, Williams cited autism, which can be treated if detected early. The technologies that the iPhone has could help with this finding. Apple believes that over time their methods of detecting certain diseases will improve and can act as a proven resource for treatment.
"The possibility of smartphones detecting the early signs of autism based on IQ and social skills is something that gets us out of bed in the morning," said Williams, referring to the situation in African countries where there are only 55 specialized doctors for this mental disorder. disabilities. The company is almost certain that thanks to iPhones and eventually the Apple Watch, this situation in the developing countries of the black continent could be significantly improved.
Williams also stated that Watch is a key player in improving healthcare. The device has sensors for measuring heart rate and biometric data. This knowledge not only provides accurate and important health information for the owner, but also for the research team of people trying to find the best ways to detect, diagnose and treat any diseases.
"We think the Apple Watch shows people the other side of using this device. The iPhone also achieved a similar resolution," said Williams, who pointed to the various uses of this product. "The fact that you communicate, pay and plan on a daily basis with the Apple Watch ... It's just the beginning," added Apple's chief operating officer.
The interview also included a discussion of human rights, specifically the sensitive topic of child labor. “No company wants to talk about child labor because they don't want to be associated with it. But we shined a light on them," Williams said in the interview. “We are actively looking for cases where minor labor is being operated and if we find such a factory, we will take strong action against them. We report all this to the relevant authority every year," he added.
You can find the full interview, which is worth listening to on the CHC Radio website.
