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Android 16 Beta 1 Introduces FHIR Standard for Medical Data Interoperability

Android 16 Beta 1: Das ist neu - Caschys Blog

January 23, 2025Google

Summary

Google has enhanced medical data handling in the new Android 16 beta version via the Health Connect app. This enables reading and writing of data in the FHIR format, facilitating privacy protection and integration into applications.

Details

Android 16 Beta 1, announced by Google, significantly enhances data interoperability features, particularly within the healthcare sector. The core feature is the ability for the Health Connect app to read and write medical data using the FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) format. This allows access to electronic health records (EHRs) after obtaining explicit user consent, promoting standardized and secure data sharing. Beyond healthcare, Android 16 introduces several major improvements. These include a new API for photo selection to protect user privacy, support for multiple customizable 'Priority Modes' for notification management, and enhanced multitasking capabilities for tablets and foldables. Furthermore, it improves Bluetooth LE Audio support and implements real-time update displays similar to live activities on iOS. These advancements aim to improve both the overall user experience and the specialized data processing capabilities of the mobile platform.

Technology Note

FHIR(Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources)は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR

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