Hey guys, First of all, let me say that Google Health is AMAZING. It is the best tool out there by far for integrating health records in one place. Second, I was very disappointed to see that Google will not only discontinue developing the Google Health platform, but most disappointing, Google has decided to remove the service and force users to export their health records to other (worse) options.
If Google doesn't want to spend the time and resources developing the Google Health platform, I am okay with that. In any case, I think that Google should continue to allow users to use the service regardless of its development status. I have no doubt that Google Health will play a more active role in keeping health records in one place IF Google gives it a chance. The reason why Google Health has not caught on is not because it isn't good, it's because of the lack of PR. Google hasn't advertised the application (at all?) well enough for people to be aware of its existence. Hell, most of my tech-savvy friends hadn't even heard of it. If more people were aware of it, I have no doubt that many more people would use it, as keeping individual health records in one place is relevant to almost anyone who has health records. So, I ask Google for one thing: if you choose to discontinue development of Google Health, please allow users to continue using it. Give it time and give it a chance. Maybe even advertise it or put it as a tab next to Gmail, Calendar, Reader, etc. at the top of the screen of people's Google accounts. Either way, please don't force users to discontinue using the great service. I would be willing to pay for it -- it's that good, and it's that much better than any of the competitors. Please allow users to continue using Google Health even if you stop developing it -- it will catch on. Best, Isaac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Health Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/googlehealthdevelopers?hl=en.
