Samsung collaborates with Eka Care to launch personal health records feature on its health app

Gurugram: Samsung has introduced a new "Health Records" feature in its Samsung Health app in collaboration with Eka Care, a health tech company. This feature enables users to create and access their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) directly through the app, allowing them to manage health data from healthcare providers across India.

Samsung’s initiative aims to provide users with seamless and secure integration into the country’s digital health ecosystem, aligning with the Indian government’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) project.

“Samsung prioritizes customer needs and continually enhances products and services to enrich their everyday experiences. This feature empowers users to manage their health history, track progress, and maintain better control over their well-being,” said Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, Samsung Research Institute, Noida.

The Health Records feature is the result of a collaborative effort between R&D, UX Design, and Consumer Experience teams at Samsung and the Eka Care team. With this feature, users can register for an ABHA account within the Samsung Health app using their Aadhaar or mobile phone numbers. Once registered, users can access their medical history, including prescriptions, lab results, hospital visits, and more — all securely linked to their unique ABHA IDs.

"At Eka Care, we are thrilled about this partnership with Samsung, as it will significantly accelerate the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across India. This collaboration is a key step toward building a more connected and efficient healthcare ecosystem in the country," said Deepak Tuli, Co-founder, Eka Care.

Additionally, during OPD visits at ABDM-compliant hospitals and clinics, users can simply scan a QR code via the Samsung Health app to obtain a virtual queue token, minimizing wait times.

The Samsung Health app offers comprehensive health services, including medication management, sleep monitoring, mindfulness programs, and irregular heartbeat notifications. All Samsung Health user data on its devices is secured by the defense-grade Knox security platform.