Apple hires ex-Mango Health CEO

New Delhi, December 08: Here is the latest news that, Apple has hired Jason Oberfest, former CEO of Mango Health, to reportedly help its users adhere to prescription instructions and build on the ambition to gain a bigger share of the global health care market.

"Oberfest will look into opportunities for Apple in the medication adherence space, meaning helping people take their medicines on time," media reported on Friday.

When people don t take their medicines, that costs the US healthcare system between $100 and $289 billion a year.

According to the details, Mango Health is an app for people to track their medications, which is especially helpful for patients with chronic disease who take multiple medications. The company also offers incentives, such as gift cards, for users who take their tracked medications properly and on time.