Key Takeaways
- Samsung Health’s camera feature for scanning prescription drugs improves medication tracking.
- In order to improve provider communication, users can access medical records from hospitals and clinics.
- The software makes it simple to log meals and get nutritional data by using barcode scanning.
Three new features have been added to Samsung Health with the goal of improving user experience and monitoring additional health metrics.
The app now provides better meal reporting, direct access to health records from health organizations, and more effective medication tracking with enhanced integration.
Improved Monitoring of Medication
Launched last year, Samsung Health’s Medications feature now includes a camera function for scanning prescription drugs. Through a simplified dashboard, customers can now monitor medication status, including missing doses and dosing schedules, and adherence rates.
Currently, South Korea and India offer medication tracking. Samsung Health and Elsevier collaborate to offer notifications in the US that cover more than 960 allergies and potential adverse drug reactions. In South Korea, the Korea Pharmaceutical Information Center (KPIC), a division of the Korean Pharmaceutical Association, warns users about medications to avoid during pregnancy. In India, a partnership with Tata 1mg makes it easier for customers to obtain medications online and provides refill reminders.
Medical Records
Users can obtain medical information from clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centers using Samsung Health’s new Health information function. To provide warnings and insights for suggested testing, the app works with b.well Connected Health and vital systems, including Athenahealth, Cerner Health, Veradigm, and Epic Systems. Additionally, it provides a thorough medical history, which improves communication with medical professionals.
Scanning Barcodes
A barcode scanner has been added to Samsung Health to make it simple to record information such as food names, nutritional values, and calorie content. Through a partnership with the popular food tracking software FatSecret, users can quickly get nutritional information by scanning barcodes. With plans for future development, this function will first be available in the US and a number of European nations, including Italy, the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Poland.
According to Samsung, availability may vary depending on the market or device, and a smartphone running Android 10.0+ and the Samsung Health app 6.28 or later is required.
