Google has unveiled a series of healthcare-focused AI enhancements at its annual Check Up event, spanning Search, clinical training initiatives, and new capabilities within its Fitbit platform. The updates reflect the company’s continued investment in tools designed to improve patient access to information, streamline data sharing, and support clinicians.
Dr. Michael Howell, Chief Health Officer at Google, said, "One of the most exciting things about this moment is that healthcare is at the forefront of the AI movement. It's no longer just about the future. It's about right now." He noted that the company’s efforts are centered on improving access to information, supporting clinicians, and advancing medical research.
Google reported that it processes more than 1 billion health-related queries daily. Enhancements to Search, powered by Gemini 3, enable users to engage with complex medical questions, including uploading lab reports for interpretation and generating follow-up questions for healthcare providers. Hema Budaraju, VP of Product Management at Google Search (AI & Core Quality), said, "Built for intelligence and speed, Gemini 3 brings incredible reasoning, tools and multimodal capabilities to tackle your most complicated health questions."
The company also announced a $10 million commitment to support AI-enabled clinical education, with initial collaboration from the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and the American Academy of Nursing. Additionally, Google is exploring partnerships in Arkansas with the Alice Walton School of Medicine and the Heartland Whole Health Institute to develop AI-driven models for rural healthcare delivery.
Within Fitbit, Google introduced several updates, including improved sleep tracking and expanded integration with health data sources. Rishi Chandra, VP/GM for Health and Home at Google, said sleep stage tracking accuracy has improved by 15%, enhancing insights into sleep interruptions and rest quality.
A central feature is the integration of personal medical records into the Fitbit app. Beginning in early April, U.S. users will be able to access and manage their health records directly within the platform. Chandra explained, "To get started, we make it really easy for patients to find their doctor or health system by searching for a name or address. Once you have found your provider, enter a few quick details and then simply log in to your provider's portal. After we verify your identity, your historical and future records are synced."
This capability is supported through collaborations with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Clear, b.well, and Athenahealth. Users will also be able to share health summaries via secure links or QR codes, reinforcing Google’s focus on interoperability and patient-controlled data sharing.
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