This article will discuss the following topics:
- Connecting your health records to Apple Health
- How to authorize this data to be shared with 23andMe
- Troubleshooting electronic health records
Connecting your health records to Apple Health
Follow these steps to sign in to your healthcare provider account on Apple® Health to link your electronic health records to your 23andMe profile. For iPhone® users only.
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Open the Apple Health app.
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On the Summary tab, tap on your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
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Under Features, tap Health Records.
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On the next screen, tap Get Started.
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Search for your healthcare provider by name, hospitals, networks, or locations or choose from a list of providers.
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Once your healthcare provider is selected, tap Connect Account on the next screen. Please note this screen will look different depending on your healthcare provider.
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Sign in to your healthcare provider account using your username and password.
Your healthcare provider username and password is never stored by 23andMe.
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Review the healthcare provider’s consent form.
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If you choose to authorize permissions, wait for your records to update.
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Your electronic health records are ready to be linked to your 23andMe profile.
How to authorize this data to be shared with 23andMe
- Open the Health app.
- Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
- Under Privacy, select Apps and Services. You can see here all downloaded apps that are compatible with the Health app.
- Tap the 23andMe app and turn on the health categories you want the app to track.
Troubleshooting electronic health records
What if I do not have my healthcare provider account set up?
If you do not have a username and password for your healthcare provider, you can create one by following the directions on your healthcare provider’s website to register for an account.
What if I have already linked my healthcare provider account to Apple Health, but it has expired?
You will need to authorize sharing your electronic health records on Apple Health again. Follow the steps above to reauthorize the connection.
What if I have already linked my Apple Health fitness data to 23andMe?
Follow the steps above to connect your electronic health records to Apple Health. Then, you will need to authorize this data to be shared with 23andMe separately.
How do I remove a health record from my Apple Health app?
To learn how to remove a health record from Apple Health, visit this Apple Support page for assistance.