Oura and Whoop add in-app virtual doctor visits, moving wearable data toward clinical use

Wearable makers Oura and Whoop announced that users will soon be able to connect with doctors through their apps, allowing virtual consultations when a device flags a health concern.

The new feature aims to bridge the gap between consumer health data and clinical guidance, a step many see as essential for turning continuous monitoring into actionable medical insight.

Experts note that while the move is promising, the standards for using wearable data in clinical decisions are higher than for wellness tracking, and the FDA has approved only a few wearable functions for medical use so far.