Journalists have reported that Apple and Epic Systems will be developing a version of the Health app for macOS. The companies have only just managed to conclude a cooperation agreement, so there is no exact release date.
It is reported that Apple has signed a partnership agreement with the American company Epic Systems, which is considered to be the largest provider of electronic medical records and medical document software in the United States. The companies will now work together to develop a version of the health app for macOS.
Apple had initially insisted on developing a native version of the app. In the end, the companies found a compromise solution, and Epic Systems will optimize the finished product for macOS. Apple did not respond to an official request from journalists, but representatives of Epic Systems confirmed the media's findings.
It is important to note that Apple and Epic Systems have long been unable to agree on a common format for storing and transferring digital medical data. Apple asked for leniency in transferring such data, while Epic Systems opposed it. Company representatives believed that relaxations and simplified interoperability could affect user privacy.
