b.well Connected Health

Our CEO & Founder, Kristen Valdes, sat down with Brett Stapper, CEO of Front Lines Media, to share the story behind the b.well Connected Health platform, inspired by her own healthcare experiences. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Kristen dives into the gaps in traditional healthcare, where illness treatment takes precedence over prevention, and how b.well is pioneering a shift toward value-based care. She discusses breaking down data silos, enhancing transparency, and empowering people to take control of their health information in one connected ecosystem. Tune in to hear Kristen's insights on building a new category in healthcare. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g7m2pBah #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #DataTransparency

> Your Health Records On Your Phone by Samsung! Last week, Samsung Health App, leveraging the b.well Connected Health Platform, released a major upgrade allowing users to get all their health records on their phone and get push notifications about open care needs. I recorded a quick video using my real health records to show everyone how easy it is to take control of your healthcare. I had used Apple Health in the past to do this but Samsung Health makes it actually useful: 1. In Samsung Health, I have access to almost all the doctors and hospitals in the country compared to the small subset of hospitals available in Apple Health. 2. In Samsung Health, I can search for my records by using my doctor’s name. Like most people, I remember my doctor’s name but don’t know which health system holds my patient records. b.well has already done the work to map doctors to the health systems that store their patient records. 3. Samsung Health uses LLM (Large Language Models) from b.well to allow searching for doctors using plain English like "baby doctor". 4. Samsung Health uses the b.well Intelligence Layer (IL) to combine data from different health records into a single longitudinal record. 5. Samsung Health provides me proactive notifications about care needs so I can stay on top of my health. These notifications show up as push notifications on my phone even if I don’t check my app every day. Finally I can be in control of my own healthcare!

HLTH USA was a journey into healthcare’s next era, with powerful insights on AI’s role, the push for health equity, and the drive toward true interoperability. This year’s event spotlighted how innovation, collaboration, and consumer-focused tech are converging to reshape healthcare for everyone. With panels, product launches, and inspiring talks from industry leaders, HLTH 2024 showed that the vision for an accessible, connected, and equitable healthcare system is closer than ever. Catch the full recap on all the ideas and trends that emerged from this unforgettable week! https://lnkd.in/grYA_QDB #HLTHUSA #HLTH2024 #HealthInnovation #DigitalTransformation #HealthTech

What a whirlwind few days at HLTH USA for the b.well team, filled with an energizing mix of impactful discussions, networking, and exploring the latest in healthcare innovation. Sharing a few highlights from the event, what stood out to us most were these key takeaways: -Consumer Health on the Rise Major brands like Samsung Electronics, WeightWatchers, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are diving deeper into health, with Samsung even debuting an updated app featuring health records powered by b.well. -Tech-quity and Health Equity Making healthcare accessible and inclusive to all was a recurring theme, from underserved communities to the fight for patient rights, as highlighted in powerful talks from industry leaders. -The Future of Interoperability Conversations hinted at big moves in the space with predictions of upcoming mergers, closures, and innovations in the next 3-6 months. -NCQA Partnership Announcement In case you missed it, we announced our partnership with NCQA’s Digital Content Services to deliver digitized HEDIS quality measures directly to consumers, driving better outcomes and reducing costs. We’d love to hear from you—what were your standout moments from #HLTH2024? #HLTHUSA #HLTH2024 #HealthInnovation #AWSHealthcare

What is the origin story of b.well Connected Health? CEO & Founder Kristen Valdes recently joined us on Category Visionaries to answer this question and many more. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ewGixmk6

Tomorrow marks a transformative day for 64 million Samsung phone users in the U.S. They’ll now have the power to access their health records in one place with Samsung Health’s new Health Records feature—powered by b.well Connected Health. This new feature connects the largest collection of health record data across the U.S., delivering proactive insights that help users make informed health decisions and even save on healthcare costs. With seamless access to medical records, users can take control of their health like never before. We’re excited to be part of this game-changing advancement in digital health with Samsung Electronics. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ge4KHnHT #DigitalHealth #HealthData #Interoperability #HealthTech #PatientExperience 

We have partnered with NCQA’s Digital Content Services (DCS) to enhance our platform’s ability to deliver digitized HEDIS quality measures directly to consumers. This integration supports our commitment to reducing healthcare fragmentation by offering real-time, personalized care recommendations and streamlining quality measure reporting. By combining b.well’s consumer-facing platform with NCQA’s automated quality measures, we empower consumers to address care gaps before they happen, promoting better outcomes and reducing costs for both healthcare providers and payers. With access to over 60,000 real-time APIs across multiple healthcare entities, we’re not just improving reporting efficiency, we’re delivering the right care, at the right time. As Kristen Valdes, our Founder & CEO, puts it: “This partnership is a game-changer in proactive care. It’s about using real-time data to drive personalized care and avoid gaps before they even appear.” Together with NCQA, we’re advancing interoperability and driving the future of healthcare quality. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gJNwpzue #DigitalHealth #Interoperability #HealthTech

Next up in our b.bold perspectives series as we head toward HLTH USA, Andy Harlen, SVP of Partnerships at b.well, unpacks the importance of coopetition in healthcare. Take a closer look at how strategic partnerships, like our collaborations with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CLEAR, are key to breaking down barriers in a fragmented system. Discover how these partnerships drive innovation, improve patient identity, and enhance data interoperability. Read the full blog now to see how coopetition is driving innovation and collaboration in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/g6EjGGvt #HLTHUSA #HLTH2024 #HealthInnovation #Partnerships #Interoperability

This week, at Women of Innovation, we feature a transformative force in the healthcare marketplace. She is spearheading the revolution to give consumers a voice in their medical treatments. Kristen Valdes began her career as Senior Director of Reporting & Analytics at XLHealth. She was responsible for developing advanced predictive models to isolate gaps in care and intervention opportunities for seniors with chronic conditions. Her role quickly transformed into building back-office operations and technology as the Vice President of Operations and Technology. In August 2013, Kristen became the VP of Government Claims and XLHealth, responsible for maintaining and growing the business plan's profitability. Inspired by her child’s fight with autoimmune disorder, she founded b.well Connected Health and serves as its CEO, giving healthcare consumers access to relevant treatment and support. Here’s to Kristen! #KeiretsuWomenOfInnovation #WomenOfInnovation #BWellConnectedHealth #Healthcare

🎉 I am beyond stoked to be joining b.well Connected Health🎉 Years ago, I had come across Kristen Valdes talking about her why (the B in b.well), her advocacy work for patients, and deeply knowing the challenges with interoperability. I have kept tabs on the growth of b.well and the work they have done ever since. You can imagine my excitement when Marvin Pascua let me know of a rare opening to join Erin Scales, Kelly Miller, Andy Harlen, Palwasha (Sasha) K., and more. It's not everyday you get to blend your experience with your passion and have it align with what you do daily. I love that I can still dive deep into the complexities of interoperability, from structuring and harmonizing data to leveraging data science with a clinical rules engine. All of this work ultimately leads to creating a more personalized and impactful healthcare experience for people. What makes this even more fun is to make my debut with the team at HLTH USA! Looking forward to catching up with old friends and making new ones! Send me a message or let's book some time together ( https://bit.ly/4dKK2mn ). #hlth2024 #hlthusa #interoperability #healthtech #digitalhealth