Apple and Google might battle for supremacy when it comes to smartphones and tablets, but the healthcare sector is going to be another big battleground. It’s still early in the game, but Apple is already winning.
Reuters contacted 23 top U.S. hospitals and 14 of them are conducting a pilot program using Apple’s HealthKit. Google offers Google Fit, which isn’t as advanced at HealthKit, but they have started discussions with a few hospitals. Another player is Samsung, but just like Google, they barely have a foot in the door.
Hospitals hope to use these services to help physicians monitor patients for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. They could provide the information necessary to prevent repeat admissions or to prevent more acute issues.
Probably the biggest reason HealthKit is kicking ass is because there are over 600 developers working with it. Google Fit only has a handful. HealtKit can already detect glucose measurements as well as monitor blood pressure. This is on top of the exercise-tracking apps that both Samsung and Google offer. The Apple Watch will bring even more data to both users and health professionals.
It seems like Apple will always have the edge when it comes to development. Developers flock to their products first. Is this early lead an indication of the future or will Google make a comeback? Once a hospital chooses one service, it’s unlikely to switch that easily.
source: Reuters
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