
> View Atlas's Validic instructions for a more detailed breakdown of these steps: https://atlas.md/help/view/fitness-integration-validic

### For the provider

1. Navigate to the patient's chart.

2. Click the "Vitals and Stats" sidebar button. Find the box labeled "Validic integration" and press the plus sign in the upper right corner. Send the invitation to the patient's desired email address.

3. Instruct the patient to follow the instructions below.

4. Once they've completed the authorization process, you'll receive a confirmation email. Atlas will start syncing their information within 24 hours.

### For the patient

1. You should receive an email from Validic with an authorization link. Open that link, then click the "Connect with Validic" button.

2. You should see a list of "apps". These are the various accounts you can give your physician access to. Click the "Connect+" button for the manufacturer of your device (iHealth, Withings, Omron, etc).

3. Sign into with the relevant account with your email and password. Confirm the authorization.

4. You should see a confirmation that the authorization succeeded.


Device Integration Guide for Atlas Users


PECOS is an indescribably terrible government website designed to inflict maximal psychological pain on physicians across the country. Here's how to find your PTAN through it.

1. Sign into PECOS at [https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov/pecos/login.do#headingLv1](https://pecos.cms.hhs.gov/pecos/login.do#headingLv1)
2. Select "My Associates" on PECOS home page
3. Select "View Enrollments" by applicable individual or organizational enrollment
4. Click on "View Medicare ID Report"
5. PTAN or PTANs are listed in Medicare ID column


How to find your PTAN through PECOS


1. Remove the device from the box. It may not be fully charged so plug it in using the cable provided. The device is done charging when the green light stops flashing:

   ![battery indicator](/ihealth-battery-indicator.png)

2. Create an iHealth account online.

   - Go to this [sign up page](https://cloud.ihealthlabs.com/UserAuthWeb/register_care.aspx?countrycode=US) and fill out the form
   - Agree to the terms of service, and uncheck the box that signs you up for the newsletter!
   - Hit Create Account. You may encounter an issue where the next page never finishes loading. If this occurs, just navigate to [cloud.ihealthlabs.com](https://cloud.ihealthlabs.com/) in your browser and you should be logged in.
   - Fill out the welcome form with your birthdate, height, weight, and city/state/zipcode. This data is stored securely and is used to calibrate your device readings.

3. Download the “iHealth MyVitals” app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

4. Sign into the app with the account you just created.

5. Connect your device

   - With the app open, press the "Start/Stop" button for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds a bluetooth indicator light should start flashing on the surface of the device. This means your iHealth device is discoverable via Bluetooth
   - Go to the Bluetooth settings page on your phone. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
   - Under the Devices list, you should see one named "BP5-XXXXXX". Tap it to connect to the device. The Bluetooth indicator on the iHealth device should stop flashing.
   - Your phone will now "remember" this device and auto-connect to it whenever you open the iHealth MyVitals app.

6. Take your first measurement

   - Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Make sure you haven't done any physical exertion in the last 20 minutes.
   - Slide the blood pressure cuff onto your upper arm. The bottom of the cuff should be 1 inch from the crook of your elbow.
   - Tighten the cuff with the Velcro. It shouldn't be too tight; make sure you can still slip two fingers between the cuff and your arm.
   - Open the iHealth MyVitals app. Click the menu icon and tap "Blood Pressure". Once your phone auto-connects to your iHealth device, a large "Start" button should appear.
   - Tap Start. The device will automatically pump up the cuff and take a measurement. The results will be displayed on your phone.


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