Google Health just made sharing medical records much easier
If you’re in the US, you can now share summaries of your medical records using secure Smart Health Links.
Google Health has introduced a new feature called Smart Health Links, allowing users to share their medical record summaries with healthcare providers in the US. This update is part of Google Health version 5.05.
The update also brings two-way syncing between Google Health and Apple Health for iPhone users. According to Android Authority, this means users can now seamlessly share data between the two platforms. AppleInsider notes that this two-way syncing allows data from Fitbit and other tracked metrics to be shown in the Apple Health app without needing third-party apps.
Additionally, Google Health 5.05 includes bug fixes for issues affecting VO2 Max, exercise maps, and workout editing, as reported by Android Authority. The update is currently rolling out to users.
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