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Fitabase

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Product description

Fitabase is a comprehensive data management platform designed to support innovative research projects using wearable and internet-connected devices. Fitabase collects all physical activity data tracked by Fitbit devices. This includes steps, activity intensity, energy expenditure, and METs. Device data streams directly to Fitabase. Use our web platform to view device battery level and sync times and stay on top of participant compliance. View data and explore real-time trends.

How we use Fitabase at VA

Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea will be given a Fitbit to measure pulse oximetry. We will create charts with the data to let Veterans know if their treatment is working based on % time pulse oximetry above a certain range.

No VA Data

For SaaS products that do not contain VA-owned data*, there is now an expedited process that does not require a traditional VA authority to operate (ATO). Criteria include the following:

  • User owns a device (even if VA paid for the purchase of the device) such as a CPAP or glucometer that uses a SaaS product to share patient data (non-VA data*).
  • SaaS product has no direct connections or interfaces to VA systems or network.
  • Users consent to share their data (which may include PII and PHI) directly with the SaaS provider.
  • SaaS providers must have published terms and conditions for user consent.
  • VA providers access data in a view-only mode or with limited functionality per the user’s consent.

*According to Circular a130, anything that VA creates, collects, processes, maintains, disseminates, or disposes of by or for the federal government is considered federal information (VA data).

VA providers may not enter any VA information into this product; it must adhere to no VA data standards mentioned above.

The next step

If VA employees would like to use or purchase this previously approved service, please submit a SaaS inquiry form to confirm your use case and get procurement approval.

Submit a Request
Visit the Fitabase website for more information.

This listing only applies to Fitabase. Links to the company website do not extend approval to other products.

  • Status: Approved
  • VA Authorization Level: No VA Data
  • Funding: End-user funding required
  • Product Line: Provider and Telehealth
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