In a move that could redefine personal health tracking, Google announced its Fitbit Coach will soon integrate user medical records. The AI-powered advisor, currently in a public preview, is set to receive its most significant capability yet this April for U.S. subscribers: the ability to analyze medications, lab results, and doctor visit histories.

The update aims to transform the Coach from a fitness and sleep advisor into a more holistic health companion. By cross-referencing Fitbit sensor data with clinical information, the tool promises more tailored guidance on everything from exercise to sleep patterns. Google partnered with B. Well Connected Health for data aggregation and Clear for identity verification, allowing users to link records via their provider’s portal or a verified identity check.

This follows recent enhancements to sleep tracking, where Google claims a 15% boost in sleep stage accuracy. A revised Sleep Score, arriving soon, will factor in the time it takes to fall asleep, not just total sleep duration.

Privacy experts, however, urge caution. While Google states medical records are stored securely, not used for advertising, and remain under user control, the transfer of sensitive data to any AI platform warrants scrutiny. The company emphasizes the Coach is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace physician consultation.

Looking ahead, Google is investing in research to predict conditions like insulin resistance from wearable data. Also in April, preview users will be able to connect continuous glucose monitors via Health Connect, letting the Coach analyze how meals and activity affect blood sugar. These steps signal a deliberate push toward a more integrated, data-rich health ecosystem on the wrist.

Source: CNET