AFib
The new algorithms integrate with Eko's digital stethoscope.
The new features are designed to help wearers detect the risk of atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea.
Once Fitbit has cleared its own atrial fibrillation detection feature, it will be working with the pharmas to develop content that will help at-risk users discuss their heart health with a provider.
The Belgium-based company's app can render heart rhythm irregularity readings in roughly 60 seconds.
The pair will be targeting patients with asymptomatic or silent atrial fibrillation.
As part of the deal, Oscar Health members who are identified as high risk for diabetes or AFib will be offered confirmatory tests and be referred to an in-network provider.
Among more than 400,000 participants who enrolled in the study, only 0.5 percent ever received an atrial fibrillation alert from the app.
The app monitors heart rhythms via the smartphone's camera and uses AI to identify irregularities.
AI company physIQ landed FDA clearence for its atrial fibrillation detection analytics software.