APhA Policy Manual

Wearable Health Technology and Devices

AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN PHARMACY PRACTICE

APhA supports the use of consumer-facing wearable health technologies and devices that are safe, effective, and appropriate for health and wellness.
APhA advocates for research to drive evidence-based uses and payer policies for wearable health technologies and devices in patient care.
APhA supports the pharmacists' role in interpreting data, and counseling patients on information derived from wearable health technology and devices.
APhA encourages private and public entities to develop and implement standards for how patient health and wellness information is created, received, maintained, and transmitted by non-HIPAA covered entities and business associates.