Google is taking steps to improve access to healthcare information for researchers in the United States.
Google search really makes it easy to access information about US benefit programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
In addition, Google helps searchers find healthcare appointments and locate insurance providers accepted by various healthcare facilities.
Now, Google is expanding those efforts.
As the March 31 deadline for the paused annual re-enrollment requirements expires, Google aims to make it easier to find Medicaid re-enrollment information.
Support for uninsured and uninsured individuals
In addition to providing information for those with coverage, Google addresses the needs of uninsured and uninsured individuals.
Soon, Google will show providers who define themselves as community health centers that offer free or low-cost care.
Using conversational AI to improve the quality of information
Google is deploying new technologies to display the most accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare providers.
Conversational AI technology, Duplex, has contacted hundreds of thousands of healthcare providers in the US to verify their information on Google Search.
Google also uses Duplex to confirm whether providers accept certain Medicaid plans within their states.
Addressing global mental health challenges
To address global challenges such as mental health, Google has announced a new partnership with ThroughLine in New Zealand.
Google describes ThroughLine as the world’s largest verified network of mental health and crisis helplines.
As a result of this partnership, crisis helplines will appear more frequently at the top of search results for queries related to personal crisis topics.
In summary
Google is expanding access to healthcare information by making it easier to access Medicaid re-enrollment information, using artificial intelligence technology to verify provider information, and connecting researchers to crisis helplines.
These updates demonstrate Google’s commitment to using its platform to create a more informed and healthy world.
source: Google
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