Google’s New Medical Records App
Google is reportedly developing a new app designed to enable users to store their medical records conveniently. This app aims to aggregate data from various healthcare facilities, providing users with centralized access to their health information.
App Development
According to a report by 91Mobiles, Google is in the process of developing the new Google Health app. Leaked screenshots, shared by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal, indicate that the app will enable users to consolidate their medical records from different healthcare providers within the app.
One of the screenshots of the app describes the feature as follows: “See a unified view of your health, pulling together info from your doctor’s visit, labs, and more. Get started by linking your online accounts from places where you’ve received your healthcare.”
Key Features
The upcoming Google Health app is anticipated to offer additional functionalities, including the ability for users to share their health information with family and friends. Achieving seamless integration and unification of data from diverse healthcare providers may necessitate the utilization of a common application programming interface (API), potentially being developed by Google.
Launch and Future
As of now, it remains uncertain whether Google intends to publicly launch the app or if it is currently undergoing internal testing only. Agarwal has indicated that official details regarding the app’s launch are yet to be disclosed.
Earlier reports this year from Stat News suggested that Google is actively working on a platform to facilitate the storage of medical records. The recruitment of users from various regions such as Northern California, Atlanta, and Chicago was cited as evidence of Google’s efforts in this direction.
Competition with Apple’s Healthcare Platform
If brought to fruition, the Google Health app will position Google to compete more effectively with Apple’s Healthcare platform. Apple’s ecosystem similarly consolidates data from diverse healthcare providers into the Apple Health app. Moreover, Apple Health integrates activity and workout data, providing users with a comprehensive overview of their health status. This holistic approach enhances the utility of such apps compared to those solely focused on tracking activities.
