Share My Health Data

Name: Share My Health Data
Rating: 4.4 (990 reviews)
Author: US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Health & Fitness

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

990 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Health & Fitness
Developer

US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Language

EN
English
Size

11.4
MB

If you track your health using a device or mobile app, you can now share your data with your VA care team by using VA’s Share My Health Data app. Examples of ways you can share data include fitness devices such as a Fitbit, Garmin or Apple Watch, and Bluetooth-enabled devices such as weight scales and Accu-Chek glucometers. Compatible mobile apps include Apple Health, Google Fit and more, which you can see in Share My Health Data. Be sure to let your provider know that you are using Share My Health Data to share your data. Features Share data from fitness devices such as a Fitbit or Apple Watch, apps like Apple Health or Google Fit, and Bluetooth-enabled devices such as weight scales and Accu-Chek glucometers. Share health data by category or choose to ‘allow all’ data. Review and discuss your data with your provider during your next visit.

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

990 Ratings

Excellent app
Feb 9

LanceYH
I use Apple Watch and it looks like a great way to share my data collected with VA’s health care providers (if they know how to access it). One of my health care provider said they might not be able to access it due to VA’s security. Users should note that Apple supports only a limited amount of health device. But you can manually input data in Apple’s Health app and SMHD will sync it.

Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. We’re collaborating with our providers to ensure they know how to access data from the app within our electronic health records.
Excellent app
Feb 9

LanceYH

I use Apple Watch and it looks like a great way to share my data collected with VA’s health care providers (if they know how to access it). One of my health care provider said they might not be able to access it due to VA’s security. Users should note that Apple supports only a limited amount of health device. But you can manually input data in Apple’s Health app and SMHD will sync it.
Developer Response Feb 24
Thank you for your feedback. We’re collaborating with our providers to ensure they know how to access data from the app within our electronic health records.
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Mar 14

longrope
This app operates under the old assumption that the only way to improve health is to; increase steps and distance and or reduce calories. Tons of new and not so new data suggest that strength training and weight lifting offer health benefits that far out weigh (no pun intended) those that are achieved by Long Slow Distance training such as walking, jogging and etc. The concept of caloric reduction is also equally out of date. The need for a reduction of caloric intake indicates that a subjects activity levels have decreased to a point that their current eating habits are providing an excess of energy which is not being used but is being stored as body fat that in turn is creating unhealthy conditions within the body.Someone who is training for strength, needs to increase their caloric intake, which in turn provides energy for the lifts, builds muscle and strength and increases recovery economics. As strength increases, so also body fat decreases. So, to conclude; this app should allow entries and data collection for ‘weight lifted’, ‘time spent lifting’ and anything else related to measuring the benefits of this type of activity.
outdated
Mar 14

longrope

This app operates under the old assumption that the only way to improve health is to; increase steps and distance and or reduce calories. Tons of new and not so new data suggest that strength training and weight lifting offer health benefits that far out weigh (no pun intended) those that are achieved by Long Slow Distance training such as walking, jogging and etc. The concept of caloric reduction is also equally out of date. The need for a reduction of caloric intake indicates that a subjects activity levels have decreased to a point that their current eating habits are providing an excess of energy which is not being used but is being stored as body fat that in turn is creating unhealthy conditions within the body.Someone who is training for strength, needs to increase their caloric intake, which in turn provides energy for the lifts, builds muscle and strength and increases recovery economics. As strength increases, so also body fat decreases. So, to conclude; this app should allow entries and data collection for ‘weight lifted’, ‘time spent lifting’ and anything else related to measuring the benefits of this type of activity.
Don’t believe the five star ratings
Apr 21

DrSee™
I think some of the raters do not know how to use the system. One star means pathetic app. Five star means great app. But when you read the reviews you see that some of the people had it backwards. This app does not work properly. I’ve been tracking my blood pressure with the Apple health app for the past several months. None of that data has transferred from Apple health to this app. Even though I have connected and reconnected several times. As for my Apple Watch, I don’t even see it as a choice for connecting as a device. It would be a useful app if it worked as advertised.
Don’t believe the five star ratings
Apr 21

DrSee™

I think some of the raters do not know how to use the system. One star means pathetic app. Five star means great app. But when you read the reviews you see that some of the people had it backwards. This app does not work properly. I’ve been tracking my blood pressure with the Apple health app for the past several months. None of that data has transferred from Apple health to this app. Even though I have connected and reconnected several times. As for my Apple Watch, I don’t even see it as a choice for connecting as a device. It would be a useful app if it worked as advertised.
Doesn’t Work
05/05/2025

PK in Penn
Loaded app to my IPhone and IPad. Cannot connect any devices or enter information manually. I contacted the helpline numerous times and was told they are working the problem. After a week of waiting no fix. Will go back to my other tracking health apps.

Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the issue you experienced. Our team recently resolved this issue and informed the help desk. If you are still experiencing this issue please contact the Office of Connected Care Help Desk at 866-651-3180 to help troubleshoot.
Doesn’t Work
05/05/2025

PK in Penn

Loaded app to my IPhone and IPad. Cannot connect any devices or enter information manually. I contacted the helpline numerous times and was told they are working the problem. After a week of waiting no fix. Will go back to my other tracking health apps.
Developer Response 05/23/2025
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the issue you experienced. Our team recently resolved this issue and informed the help desk. If you are still experiencing this issue please contact the Office of Connected Care Help Desk at 866-651-3180 to help troubleshoot.

You can now view all of your connected devices on the dashboard Updated info popup for connecting CGM accounts Fix on entering diastolic values that are higher than the systolic value Fix on pair/reading failure popup showing at incorrect times Fix on Celsius units being shown incorrectly Updated FAQs for consistency updated myHealtheVet link in tutorial, FAQs and profile Fix for link in profile drop down Removing help desk url link in step wizard Fix for orientation adjustments Fix on temperature units not saving Removing lose it banner Minor accessibility and compatibility fixes

Version 5.9.0 Apr 30

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Health & Fitness
- Location
- Usage Data
- Sensitive Info

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Accessibility

Information

Seller: US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Size: 11.4 MB
Category: Health & Fitness
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.6 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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