Google dips fingers in health industry
Posted on Oct 19, 07 07:57 AM PDT
Google is set to follow Microsoft where health and medical records are concerned, with a target date of early next year slated for Google Health to roll out. Since Internet users already use Google as a starting point to look for health and medical information, why not apply Google's expertise in indexing, searching, and managing vast amount of information? In addition, Google will be able to further ring up the cash registers by targeting the health industry with its Adwords program. Reports have shown that Google aims to bring together health-related search features, health and lifestyle information (like diet and exercise programs), and a localized "find a doctor" feature. Many of these aspects will be free, but you'll have to fork out a subscription fee for some applications.
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By Malek , 19/10/07 10:01 AM (CommentID #339281)
Somehow this reminds me of Umbrella Corp...
By Anonymous , 19/10/07 9:51 AM (CommentID #339276)
this shit is dangerous ... dont let google take over everything on the internet ... they already control your maps and email ... wait til they buy virgin and microsoft.. then were all fucked... and cant do anything about it ... they´re going to be too big.. big brother is watching you already .. dont let them see it all ..
By JustinT , 19/10/07 8:49 AM (CommentID #339233)
Oh great! Now the pharmaceutical companies will control what we know about medicine on the internet too. I for see Google receiving big money from big pharma, they will get greedy, then pharma will control the internet (when it comes to health and medicine).
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