With its recent launch of several new features, Google Health is looking to become the go-to database for online medical health records.
Google Health launched in the spring of 2008, but the Official Google Blog revealed today that the database can now support scanned paper documents. This means that even paper health records can coexist with digital ones.
Another pertinent new Google Health feature is the ability to add an advance directive. This signed, uploaded paper document (done through Caring Connections) would express your wishes to your family and doctors should something befall you and render you unable to communicate.
Online Health Record Databases
Google Health Launches Function for Scanned Documents
Trend Themes
1. Digitalization of Health Records - The trend towards digitizing paper health records presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in electronic health record systems.
2. Integration of Scanned Documents - The integration of scanned paper documents into online health record databases opens possibilities for disruptive innovation in document management and retrieval systems.
3. Incorporation of Advance Directives - The inclusion of advance directives in online health record databases offers potential for disruptive innovation in end-of-life care planning platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - The digitization of health records and the integration of scanned documents provide opportunities for disruptive innovation in healthcare technology solutions.
2. Document Management - The incorporation of scanned paper documents into online health record databases creates disruptive innovation opportunities in document management systems for various industries.
3. End-of-life Care - The inclusion of advance directives in online health record databases opens avenues for disruptive innovation in end-of-life care planning and coordination services.