{
  "id": 116821,
  "title": "Google Health just made sharing medical records much easier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/google-health-just-made-sharing-medical-records-much-easier",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-04T04:54:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-health-update-medical-records-3694144/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAdditionally, 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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Google Health adds a faster way to share your medical history with doctors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/google-health-adds-a-faster-way-to-share-your-medical-history-with",
        "published": "2026-08-04T10:05:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}